ISTANBUL The 44th Istanbul Film Festival , organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), opened on April 11 and will run through April 22. Set to celebrate cinematic voices that shape contemporary storytelling, the festival offers an expansive lineup of screenings, talks, and special events with guest directors and actors from around the world. This year’s edition features 139 feature films and 15 short films, presenting the latest works from acclaimed auteurs alongside