TABLES OF ISTANBUL - Sofra Sofra Istanbul

DIR Zeynep Kılıç / Turkey, USA / 2016 / 59 MIN / w/ English Subtitles / G

SHOWTIMES

Saturday June 10th at 1:30pm

SYNOPSIS

Tables of Istanbul captures the personal story of Zeynep Kılıç – a sociologist, immigrant, and passionate cook exploring food cultures in Istanbul (a.k.a. eating her way through the bustling city). The documentary investigates Turkish cuisine, Istanbul’s place within it, and food movements through conversations with chefs, restaurateurs, researchers, food writers, activists and families.

AWARDS:

Canadian Diversity Film Festival, Best Documentary Film

The Taste Awards - Television, Film, Online - Viewers Choice Award, Best Feature Length Film or Documentary

TRAILER:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Bjf9j2iMk

*There is going to be a panel discussion following the film.