KANTO – VTFF FILM
General Admission
$15
KANTO – VTFF FILM
Overview
Ensar Altay's Kanto – 13th Vancouver Turkish Film Festival, vtff.ca
Screening: Saturday, November 28, 2026 – 11:00 AM
Venue: SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Director: Ensar Altay
Running Time: 102 mins (festival schedule; confirmation required)
Languages: Turkish
Subtitles: English
About Kanto
Sude has spent years caring for her family, putting everyone else's needs before her own. Just as she begins planning a different future, her life takes an unexpected turn when her husband İlyas's mother, Saliha, who is living with dementia, moves into their home.
Ensar Altay's Kanto is an intimate and emotionally compelling portrait of family, sacrifice, and the often-unspoken responsibilities of caregiving. As tensions grow within the household, the film explores the delicate balance between personal aspirations, family obligations, and the emotional cost of caring for others.
Cast: Didem İnselel, Sinan Albayrak, Yıldız Kültür
Awards/Nominations:
- CineLink Impact Prize – Sarajevo Film Festival
About Ensar Altay
Ensar Altay is a Turkish filmmaker known for documentary and narrative works examining human relationships, social challenges, and individual resilience. His storytelling brings attention to complex personal experiences through an empathetic and character-driven approach.
Kanto explores the emotional realities of caregiving and the shifting relationships within a family facing unexpected responsibilities.
Student/Senior
$10
KANTO – VTFF FILM
Overview
Ensar Altay's Kanto – 13th Vancouver Turkish Film Festival, vtff.ca
Screening: Saturday, November 28, 2026 – 11:00 AM
Venue: SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Director: Ensar Altay
Running Time: 102 mins (festival schedule; confirmation required)
Languages: Turkish
Subtitles: English
About Kanto
Sude has spent years caring for her family, putting everyone else's needs before her own. Just as she begins planning a different future, her life takes an unexpected turn when her husband İlyas's mother, Saliha, who is living with dementia, moves into their home.
Ensar Altay's Kanto is an intimate and emotionally compelling portrait of family, sacrifice, and the often-unspoken responsibilities of caregiving. As tensions grow within the household, the film explores the delicate balance between personal aspirations, family obligations, and the emotional cost of caring for others.
Cast: Didem İnselel, Sinan Albayrak, Yıldız Kültür
Awards/Nominations:
- CineLink Impact Prize – Sarajevo Film Festival
About Ensar Altay
Ensar Altay is a Turkish filmmaker known for documentary and narrative works examining human relationships, social challenges, and individual resilience. His storytelling brings attention to complex personal experiences through an empathetic and character-driven approach.
Kanto explores the emotional realities of caregiving and the shifting relationships within a family facing unexpected responsibilities.
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