The world premiere of the Fatih Akin film Geister (Ghost Song) will open the competitive official selection of the San Sebastián Film Festival’s 74th edition. The film directed by Akin will screen on Sept. 18 at the Kursaal in the Spanish city, following the opening ceremony. The news means that Akin will compete for San Sebastián’s Golden Shell for the first time with a full-length film. Starring Mariam Dawoud and Eren M. Güvercin as Farasha and Faris, who meet at a graduation party and fall in love at first sight, Ghost Song sees Farasha suddenly dying that same night. A love story unfolds between two worlds, as she finds a way to meet…
