THE GODFATHER

Beykoz Kundura

  • 18 August 2023 | Friday
    21:00

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Door Opening: 19:00
DJ Performance
Screening: 21:00

The Godfather
1972 / USA / Color / 175'
English, Italian, Latin; Turkish subtitles

Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Producer: Albert S. Ruddy | Screenplay: Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo (based on the novel by Mario Puzo) | Cast: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton | Music: Nino Rota | Cinematography: Gordon Willis | Editing: William Reynolds, Peter Zinner

Festivals & Awards: Academy Awards (Oscar) - Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography (1973), Golden Globe Awards - Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Actor - Drama (1973), BAFTA Awards - Best Director, Best Actor (1973), National Board of Review Awards - Best Film (1973), New York Film Critics Circle Awards - Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (1973), Grammy Awards - Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture (1973)

Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece, “The Godfather”, turns a gangster story into a work of high art. The film follows the powerful Italian mafia family, the Corleones, residing in New York. Adapted from Mario Puzo’s popular novel of the same name, the film focuses on the years 1945-1955 and portrays the power struggles that the mafia boss Vito Corleone and his family become entangled in. As Don Corleone manages both his family and the criminal underworld, he faces moral dilemmas and difficult decisions. His son, Michael Corleone, despite wanting to stay away from family affairs, is forced to step in and shape the future of the family. The film chronicles Michael’s entry into the world of crime and his transformation into a darker and more ruthless individual. Moving beyond a mere mafia story, the film becomes a profound work that explores human nature, the desire for power, and moral dilemmas. With a stellar ensemble cast including Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, and Grammy Award-winning music by Nino Rota, “The Godfather” is considered a milestone in cinema. The film’s stunning cinematography, masterful use of colors, and unforgettable set design further contribute to its uniqueness. Honored with Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay in 1973, this legendary film, which was added to the U.S. National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1990, will be screened in a restored version commemorating its 50th anniversary.

  • Kundura Young (Under 25) - 150 TL
  • Adult - 350 TL

    TICKET

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        VENUE USAGE
      • Our audience can enter Beykoz Kundura 2 hours before the session of the ticket they bought.
      • We would like to remind you that the event ticket does not provide access to the film sets in Beykoz Kundura, therefore we kindly ask you to stay in the specified areas.
      • The exhibition “Memory of Kundura: The World Within a Factory” can be visited free of charge between 19:00 – 21:00 on the event days.
      • Shooting with a professional camera is not allowed without written permission. We kindly ask you to deliver your recording devices to the security point at the entrance of Beykoz Kundura.
      • Foods and Beverages: You can make use of our food and beverage services in the event area or go to Beykoz Kundura’s restaurant Demirane with reservation. Bringing foods or beverages from outside is not allowed.
      • Seating Arrangement: Our seats are not numbered.  Bringing portable seats/chairs, etc. is not allowed.


        SESSION
      • All films will be screened in their original language with Turkish subtitles.
      • In the event that there is a technical issue with the electronic subtitling system, our technicians will first work to resolve the issue, and if that is not possible, the screening will continue without subtitles.
      • We kindly ask our audience to pay attention to come to the sessions on time.
      • Pursuant to Article 7 of Law No. 7163, “Motion pictures without any content rating and classification may only be shown during festivals, special film screenings and similar cultural and art activities by displaying the rating symbol of 18+ years old.”
      • Using cameras, video cameras, mobile phones, etc. during the screening to record is strictly forbidden. Recording with any recording device is prohibited. 
      • Audio and video recordings will be made by Beykoz Kundura throughout the event, and the recorded images will be published on Beykoz Kundura's website and social media accounts for promotional purposes only. Beykoz Kundura will use the event records for promotional purposes only and will be able to transfer these records to the artist.
      • Audiences who arrive late are admitted in the interval; it will not be possible to enter the hall for the concerts without interval.
      • Our events have the age limit of 18. Those whor are under the age of 18 can participate in events and concerts with a parent

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