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HONEY /PRESS 21.02.2010 Berlin Film Festival reaches climax with awards ceremony Semih Kaplanoglu wins Golden Bear award for Turkish film "Bal" The Berlin International Film Festival's top accolade has gone to a touching tale of a young boy and his father, a beekeeper, whose existence is threatened by the sudden disappearance of the bees. The 2010 Berlinale kept with its tradition and once again successfully mixed star power with a global perspective for its 60 anniversary festival. This year's contenders for the Golden Bear ranged from Chinese tales of reunification through to entries from Bosnia and Iran and even included star director Roman Polanski's latest thriller. But also true to its reputation, the winning films tell stories that go far beyond the silver screen. The surprise winner of the much-coveted Golden Bear was the Turkish drama "Bal" (Honey). It tells the story of a young boy who ventures into the woods to find his missing father, a beekeeper. One day the bees suddenly disappear, throwing into question the family's means of earning a living. "Bal" is the final instalment of director Semih Kaplanoglu's trilogy, which began with "Milk" and "Egg." Filmed in Turkey's mountainous forests, "Bal" utilizes little music and sparse dialogue to tell its tale. Memorable is the acclaimed performance by the young Bora Altas as six-year-old Yusuf, whose character must come to terms with momentous changes at a tender age. Author: Breandáin O' Shea Editor: Nigel Tandy
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