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Turkish Film Promoter, Pia Ercan Talks Her Latest Film, "Ayla: Daughter of War"

Pia is a movie director and movie promoter. Originally from Turkey, Pia has been behind some of Turkey's well known movies. Her most recent one, "Ayla, Daughter of War," a film set during the Korean War, detailing the life of a Turkish soldier who took care of a young Korean girl when he was stationed in Korea. Pia opens up about this moving and inspiring movie.

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Ayla Gala in Washington, DC, Sparks Emotion and Touches the Heart

Last night, the Yunus Emre Enstitüsü in Washington, D.C. and the Institute of Technology, Economics and Diplomacy (INTED) hosted a gala for the Screening of the movie “Ayla: Daughter of War.” The movie was the Turkish official candidate for the best Foreign Language Film entry in the Oscars 2017, and depicts the scary face of the Korean War and tells the story of a Korean orphan, Ayla, and a Turkish solider, Sergeant Ismail Süleyman.

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Extraordinary DVD giveaway!

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has just released the DVD film, Extraordinary. It’s based on the real-life events of acclaimed ultra-marathoner David Horton and his wife Nancy.  For those in the US, you have the opportunity to win a free DVD copy of the film.

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Dark Rooms, Red Carpets, Hollywood and Oscar

If the light hits a photo too early in the dark room, it will destroy the image. If light hits a child of God too early while they are in process, it can destroy the person and the plans God has for their lives. It is crucial to trust the slow road. It is crucial to stay in the “dark room,” and let patience have its perfect work in you

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