Summer Recital Under the Stars: KüçükÇiftlik Bahçe Cinema Returns for Its Sixth Season

As the sweet evening cool of September settles over Maçka in the first days of the month, settling onto cushions on the grass to watch a film in the open air is the most delightful break to bid farewell to summer. KüçükÇiftlik Bahçe, the green escape point in the heart of the city, opens the curtain for its sixth season with “Bahçe Cinema,” taking place between September 9 and 15, 2026.

Enjoyable under the stars accompanied by delicious snacks and cold drinks, this year’s selection offers a vibrant film lineup stretching from sci-fi to psychological thrillers, captivating period adaptations to laugh-out-loud comedies.

Film Lineup and Selection Details

With doors opening at 19:30 and screenings starting after dark at 21:00, here are the productions coming to the screen throughout the week:

• Wednesday, September 9 | Project Hail Mary (Kurtuluş Projesi): An ambitious sci-fi narrative starring Ryan Gosling at the season opener, focusing on a solo struggle in the depths of space to save humanity.

• Thursday, September 10 | The Housemaid (Hizmetçi): Adapted from Freida McFadden’s best-selling thriller novel, bringing Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried head-to-head—a gripping psychological thriller carrying touches of Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift on its soundtrack.

• Friday, September 11 | Wuthering Heights (Uğultulu Tepeler): A brand-new and modern reading of Emily Brontë’s timeless classic. Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the film is accompanied by special songs from Charli XCX.

• Sunday, September 13 | The Invite (Davet): For those looking to shake off the week’s fatigue, a fast-paced comedy directed by and starring Olivia Wilde, humorously dissecting interpersonal relationships.

• Tuesday, September 15 | Sinners (Günahkârlar): At the season finale, an Oscar-winning masterpiece by Ryan Coogler, blending the gloomy 1930s Southern atmosphere with deep blues tones and supernatural thriller elements.

Before autumn comes knocking at the door, those who want to enjoy the open air and the light filtering from the screen in Maçka shouldn’t forget to settle down on the lawn early before the screening!