Turkish Film 'hear the Yellow' Dominates Taormina Awards

WHO:

Variety - Banu Sıvacı is the director of "Hear the Yellow."

Deadline - The jury for the Taormina Film Festival was presided over by Jane Campion, with members including Holly Hunter, Miyako Bellizzi, and Francine.

WHAT:

Variety - "Hear the Yellow" won Best Film and Best Script at the Taormina Film Festival.

Deadline - "Hear the Yellow" won Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress in ex-aequo at the 62nd Taormina Film Festival.

Variety - Süleyman Kadim Kabaali won Best Actor and Selva Erdener won Best Actress for their roles in "Hear the Yellow."

WHERE:

Variety - The Taormina Film Festival took place in Taormina, Sicily.

WHEN:

Deadline - The 62nd Taormina Film Festival occurred on a Sunday in 2026.

HOW:

Variety - "Hear the Yellow" began its festival journey in Berlin back in February.

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 21:20 UTC)

At the 62nd Taormina Film Festival held in Taormina, Sicily, "Hear the Yellow," directed by Banu Sıvacı, achieved remarkable success by winning Best Film and Best Script. The film also garnered accolades for Best Director, with Süleyman Kadim Kabaali and Selva Erdener sharing the honors for Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively. The festival jury was led by Jane Campion and included notable members like Holly Hunter, Miyako Bellizzi, and Francine.