Turkish director Özpetek wins children’s hearts

The prize, judged by a panel of children aged between nine to 19, selected the Italian-based Turkish director on the strength of his many award winning works. The judges and other children taking part in the festival, came from 22 separate countries.
Özpetek’s most recent film, Opposite Window (La Finestra di Fronte), has picked up a slew of prizes, including the Italian equivalent of the Oscars, the David di Donatello.
When was asked about his next movie, Özpetek said he planned to rest for the remainder of the year but added that his next movie is already lined up.
“It will be filmed in Napoli and will be called Sacred Heart (Cuore Sacro),” he said.