“Symbioz Films Boards Istanbul Real Estate Drama ‘Sevda’ by Ufuk Emiroglu, Releases Trailer” — what this page in the network covers. Symbioz Films has acquired international sales rights for Sevda, the debut fiction feature from Swiss-Turkish director Ufuk Emiroglu. The film, which premiered at the Zurich Film Festival in September, is set amid Istanbul’s ruthless property market and follows a female real estate developer navigating a high-stakes world. The newly released trailer offers a first look at the drama’s tense atmosphere.
Sevda marks Emiroglu’s transition to fiction after documentary work, bringing a sharp eye to urban transformation and its human cost. With Istanbul’s skyline as both backdrop and antagonist, the story explores ambition, corruption, and survival in a city where every square meter is contested. The deal signals growing international interest in Turkish cinema that blends social realism with commercial appeal. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.