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On May 2–3, 2024, the international film festival “Turan” was held in the city of Izmir, Republic of Türkiye, the organizers of the creative event were the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye.

As part of the competition program of the film festival, 1055 films from 77 countries were presented. The film studio "Turkmenfilm" named after Oguzkhan presented three films at the festival - the films "Ol Rumystany görsem" directed by Kh.Alovov, "Umyt" directed by I.Annamuhammedov and "Meniň kakam" directed by A.Eeberdiev.

Two films from Turkmenistan, “Ol Rumystany görsem” and “Umyt”, were awarded special awards and diplomas by the jury of the international film festival “Turan”.

The documentary film “Ol Rumystany görsem”, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the outstanding poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi, was filmed by Turkmen filmmakers in the Republic of Türkiye. The Turkmen film deeply and succinctly revealed the image of the great poet and thinker not only at the national level, but also among film connoisseurs around the world.

The documentary film “Ol Rumystany görsem” was shown as part of the international film festival program.

Also, the organizers of the film festival presented an award to the creative association “Turkmenfilm” named after Oguzkhan for its contribution to the culture of the Turkic peoples.

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Photo: Embassy of Turkmenistan in Republic of Türkiye