4 November 2009 / ,
Famous Turkish screen actress Türkan Şoray received an award of honor at the Frankfurt Turkish Film Festival on Monday, which is marking its ninth edition through to Nov. 8 in the German city.
A selection of 50 costumes Şoray has worn in various roles in the dozens of movies she has acted in throughout her career was also unveiled at The Westin Grand Frankfurt hotel as part of the festival. Screening at the CineStar Metropolis and Orfeos Erben movie theaters, the festival program comprises 25 contemporary Turkish films. The festival is also commemorating Yılmaz Güney on the 25th anniversary of his death with a retrospective of his films.