“Edge of Night” celebrates its world premiere in Venice

The “Edge of Night” team at the photocall in Venice

“Edge of Night” celebrates its world premiere in Venice

Today Türker Süer’s “Edge of Night” (Gecenin Kıyısı) celebrates its world premiere at the 81st Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica in Venice, in the Orizzonti Extra section. The film was edited by Rainer Nigrelli.

Still from Edge of Night

Turkish officer Sinan is ordered to hand over his own brother Kenan to a military court. On the long drive through the night, old wounds and political differences break open between them – while a coup shakes the country that same night.

Starring Ahmet Rıfat Şungar and Berk Hakman. Written and directed by Türker Süer, cinematography by Matteo Cocco, edited by Rainer Nigrelli. A production of MFP and Liman Film in co-production with WDR/ARTE.

Still from Edge of Night

From Venice the film travels straight on to Toronto, where it screens as a Centrepiece at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film at La Biennale · About the project

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