Ertem Göreç Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Ertem Göreç
Directing
Biography
Ertem Göreç was a distinguished Turkish film director, screenwriter, and editor, recognized for his contributions to Turkish cinema, particularly in the social realist genre. Born in Bursa, he left his secondary education to pursue a career in sports, becoming a national basketball player. His passion for cinema led him to work as an editor under Orhan Atadeniz, where he honed his technical skills over a decade. In the 1950s, Göreç served as an assistant director to prominent filmmakers such as Orhan M. Arıburnu, Atıf Yılmaz, Abdurrahman Palay, and Memduh Ün. He made his directorial debut with Kanlı Sevda in 1960. His most acclaimed work, Karanlıkta Uyananlar (1964), is considered a milestone in Turkish social realist cinema, addressing labor issues and workers' rights. Throughout his career, Göreç directed numerous films that explored social themes, leaving a lasting impact on Turkish cinema. He passed away in Istanbul at the age of 89.
Filmography Movies
Acting
On The Rainy Night "Gulperi"
The last film of Oğuz Gözen, which tells the story of a woman who left her child and husband, and went to France just to return to Istanbul years later and take back her son, starring Şehnaz Dilan, İncilay Özdemir, Vadullah Taş, Murat Soydan, Buket Çokar.
Sezercik Küçük Mücahit
The film tells the story of Sezer and those around him during troubled times in Cyprus. Lale is deeply shaken by the unexpected death of her husband Murat. Lale, a school teacher, marries Murat, a pilot officer. However, Murat dies in a plane crash. At this time, Lale, who is pregnant, moves in with Murat's sister Aynur, who lives in Cyprus. One day, Lale returns to Turkey for a short time. During this time, Aynur's house in Cyprus is raided by a group of EOKA militants. Aynur and her husband are killed. Lale's young son Sezer is rescued by a man who happens to be at the scene. Years later, Sezer learns the truth about his past as a result of an EOKA attack. He will do everything in his power to find his mother and inform the fighters about what happened.
Expat Şaban
Şaban is a poor man. In Germany, where Şaban went as a worker, tragicomic events happen.
İstanbul Kan Ağlarken
Production
Silah ve Namus
A man who earns his living as a driver is forced to become a hired killer as a result of unexpected events that befall him. And his struggle to escape this situation.
Tövbekar
A man famous for his toughness cuts himself off from everything after being released from prison. But his past never leaves him alone. His enemies from his past life, the people he has harmed in some way, never leave him alone. His young son Sezercik does everything he can to save his father from these men. He takes on a task that is too big for him.
The Angry Young Man
Murat, who started a legal battle against his relatives with lawyer Sevil, begins to question his life in this process.
Can Pazarı
The film is about the love story between Murat and Selma. Murat is a masseur loved by his clients. Her biggest goal in life is to make her daughter Ebru happy. One day, he is assigned to the physical therapy of Abbas, one of the bosses of the underworld. He meets Selma, Abbas' daughter. The two, who did not get along at first, fall in love with each other over time. But the struggle between Abbas and his rival Kamil irreversibly affects Murat and those around him.
Sahtekar
Nasreddin Hodja and Tamerlane
Nasreddin Hodja's son Firuz and Kadi Cafer's daughter Gulfem reunite with each other and Timurlenk's involvement in the events is narrated in a humorous way in the movie, which depicts the difficult situations that Nasreddin Hodja has faced due to Kadı Cafer and his recovery from these situations.
İki Kızgın Adam
Murat, the son of a police officer, grows up with the support of Commissioner Kemal after his father's death. Years later, Murat, now a mafia boss, and Kemal's paths cross again. Kemal is constantly conducting operations to put an end to the mafia's activities. The mafia believes that the solution is to kill Kemal. However, Kemal is Murat's childhood friend. This causes a split within the mafia. Murat is forced to protect Kemal from the mafia. Kemal, on the other hand, finds himself torn between doing his job and protecting a criminal.
Yılan Soyu
The film tells the story of a man who fights against arms smugglers. Orhan is the general manager of a shipping company. One day, Orhan receives a tip-off via radio. The company's ships are being used for arms smuggling. Upon receiving the tip, Orhan attempts to inspect the cargo on the ships but is lost at sea in an explosion. Orhan, who was washed ashore in the Aegean Sea, is rescued by Ayfer. Upon returning to Istanbul, Orhan's brother is killed by a bomb placed in his car. As a result, Orhan takes action and becomes embroiled in a difficult struggle.
Düşman Aşıklar
The film tells the story of Gonca, who pursues a man who tortured her fiancé and caused his death. Gonca, who accidentally caused the death of her fiancé Kemal, vows to take revenge on the mafia boss known as Tüccar, who is responsible for the incident. Gonca and her assistant Cemil begin following clues that will lead them to Tüccar. Gonca, who is aware of a plan Tüccar is about to carry out, will face other obstacles in her quest to reach him.
Cici Can
Based on a comic novel, this Turkish fantasy movie shows some resemblance to Casper.