Annual Boston Turkish Film Festival to begin Friday

WASHINGTON

The annual Boston Turkish Film Festival (BTFF) will kick-off virtually Friday, according to the event's website.

The BTFF "is proud to present another strong program this year, featuring mostly debut works of the new generation filmmakers," it said.

The festival's 21st edition will run on an online platform through April 28 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

"Award-winning films from the 2021 BTF Documentary and Short Film Competition are also in the festival program," it added.

Films include "Anatolian Leopard" by Director Emre Kayis, "Pure White" by Necip Çaghan Ozdemir, "Between Two Dawns" by Selman Nacar, "Corridor" by Erkan Tahhusoglu, and "Brother's Keeper" by Ferit Karahan, among others.