Turkish filmmaker Belkis Bayrak is presenting her sophomore feature, 'A Brighter Word Than Bright,' at the Transilvania International Film Festival's co-production forum this week. The film examines grief and resilience through stories shaped by suicide. Bayrak's directorial debut, 'Gülizar,' premiered at Toronto and San Sebastian festivals, establishing her as a rising voice in European arthouse cinema.

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