Yellow Letters () is a 2026 political drama film directed by ðlker ÃÂatak, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ayda ÃÂatak and Enis Köstepen. It follows Derya (ÃÂzgü Namal) and Aziz (Tansu Biçer), a couple of Turkish theater artists who lose their jobs due to political persecution in Turkey.
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 13 February 2026, where it won the Golden Bear. It was theatrically released in Germany by Alamode Film on 5 March.
The marriage of an artist couple begins to unravel after a state arbitration at their play's premiere.
An international co-production of Germany, France, and Turkey. In 2021, the project received a â¬10,000 production grant by the German-Turkish Co-Production Development Fund. It participated at the Berlinale Co-Production Market in February 2022. In November 2022, the project was awarded â¬65,000 grant from the MOIN Filmförderung. The project received â¬368,000 production grant from Eurimages in November 2023.
Principal photography took place in Hamburg and Berlin, standing in for Ankara and Istanbul, and wrapped in July 2024. It was also shot at the Berliner Ensemble Main Auditorium, with a scene involving about 250 extras.
Yellow Letters had its world premiere at the Main Competition section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2026. In February 2024, Be For Films acquired the film's international sales.
The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Germany by Alamode Film on 5 March 2026.