10 Neighborhoods, 10 Films, Countless Smiles

Bornova Municipality’s Open-Air Summer Cinema Nights, which began on July 17 in Büyükpark, have brought nostalgic movie nights to neighborhoods across the city. The event, made even more festive with complimentary soda and popcorn, will conclude on August 14 with a final screening in Işıkkent.

The Open-Air Cinema Nights—eagerly awaited by Bornova residents every summer—once again drew great interest this year. The event kicked off with the film Kolonya Cumhuriyeti shown in Büyükpark on July 17. Each week, beloved Turkish comedies were screened on giant outdoor screens in two different neighborhoods:

• Pınarbaşı – Hedefim Sensin

• Çamkule – Dörtnala

• Eğridere – Görümce

• Çamdibi – Bursa Bülbülü

• Mevlana – Hokkabaz

• Meriç – Bayi Toplantısı

The cinema journey will wrap up with three final screenings:

• August 7 (Thursday) in Yakaköy – Aykut Enişte

• August 12 (Tuesday) in EVKA-4 – Öldür Beni Sevgilim

• August 14 (Thursday) in Işıkkent – Aile Arasında

Nostalgia in Every Neighborhood, Laughter Every Night

The events, brought to life with popcorn and soda treats, allow neighborhood residents to enjoy summer evenings together under the stars. Bringing together Bornovalı of all ages, the program not only creates a nostalgic atmosphere but also strengthens social bonds between communities.

Mayor Eşki: “Summer Joy in Bornova is Shared Together”

Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki expressed his happiness with the public’s interest in the program, stating:

“Open-Air Cinema Nights are more than just movie screenings—they are a project of social unity where neighbors come together, children laugh, and families enjoy time as one. Sharing this beautiful experience, neighborhood by neighborhood, brings us great joy. In Bornova, summer is best enjoyed together.”