Bars Media

We are relieved to share that filmmaker Rojhilat Aksoy has been acquitted in Diyarbakır, Turkey. The charges, brought under Article 301 for “insulting the state,” followed a screening of our film Aurora’s Sunrise.

Today’s hearing at the Diyarbakır 22nd Criminal Court of First Instance began before a large crowd gathered in support. Despite the prosecutor presenting a final opinion requesting Aksoy’s punishment, the court ruled in favor of justice and freedom of expression.

At Bars Media, we believe that history is best navigated through peaceful dialogue and art, not through the courts. This acquittal is an encouraging step for filmmakers and truth-tellers everywhere. We remain committed to creating spaces for informed reflection on the most painful chapters of our shared history.

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