Future Lasts Forever

Future Lasts Forever (Gelecek Uzun Sürer) is a 2011 Turkish drama film, written and directed by Özcan Alper, starring Gaye Gürsel as an Istanbul music student who travels to south-east Turkey to record traditional music and confront her own past. The film, which will go on nationwide general release across Turkey on November 11, 2011, was awarded 5 prizes at the 18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011) and premiered in competition at the 36th Toronto International Film Festival (September 8–18, 2011).

Festival screenings

 * World Premiere: 36th Toronto International Film Festival (September 8–18, 2011)
 * 18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011)

Awards

 * 18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011)
 * Best Actor: Durukan Ordu (won)
 * Best Music: Mustafa Biber (won)
 * Best Cinematography: Feza Çaldıran (won)
 * Yılmaz Güney Award (won)
 * Turkish Film Critics Association (SİYAD) Best Film Award (won)