Overview
- Arte France Cinéma confirmed co-production and pre-purchase support for the film, titled Pale Sun in English, Yorgun Günes in Turkish, and Soleil blafard in French.
- Casting is in progress, with principal photography slated from early June to late August 2026 on locations in Turkey.
- Paris-based Memento Production is leading the project with Turkey’s NBC Film as a partner.
- The story follows Sabri, invited by his daughter to her seaside holiday home after years apart, where a strained reunion brings old wounds to the surface.
- Industry outlets suggest the film may target a Cannes 2027 premiere, and some expect casting announcements to arrive during the Cannes window.