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Süreyya Duru (9 August 1930 - 21 February 1988), Turkish film director and producer. Duru, who graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law after Galatasaray High School, is the son of producer Naci Duru. Süreyya Duru started working as a production supervisor at her father's company, Duru Film. He worked in the films of directors including Orhon Murat Arıburnu, Lütfi Ömer Akad and Atıf Yılmaz. In 1957, he founded the company Murat Film, named after his son. In 1961, he sat in the director's chair for the first time in the movie titled Aşk is Other in Istanbul. He directed Malkoçoğlu, which was adapted from a cartoon series of the same name in 1966. Malkoçoğlu was highly appreciated by the audience and sequels were also made. He died on February 21, 1988, at the age of 57, as a result of a heart attack during the shooting of the movie Ada, starring Rutkay Aziz and Türkan Şoray. His body was buried in Istanbul Feriköy Cemetery.

The love story of Mehmet from Sivas, who came to Istanbul saying, "Every stone and grain of sand in Istanbul is gold."

The story of young girls who fall into brothels while looking for a job through newspaper ads.

Zeliş and Cemal are neighbors. The two young people, who are in love with each other, dream of getting married. However, Zeliş's father, Recep, plans to marry her off to Bekir, one of the wealthy men in the village. Upon learning that Zeliş is in love with someone else, Bekir decides to kidnap her with the help of Fehmi. Zeliş and Cemal, who happen to find out about this plan, decide to run away. However, Bekir and Recep will not give up on the two young people.

The film depicts the Christian West's attack on Jerusalem and the defense of Muslims led by Saladin. Believing that they will become rich and go to heaven if they capture Jerusalem, Christians led by Richard the Lionheart launch an attack. Saladin cannot find the support he expects from Muslim emirs. The Crusader armies are approaching Jerusalem, committing massacres along the way. Saladin, who has been wearing down the Crusaders with hit-and-run tactics for a long time, will defeat the Christians in the great battle and protect Jerusalem.

Ali is about to lose his farm through foreclosure because he cannot repay his debt. However, Ali pays the money at the last minute and saves his land. Rüstem Ağa, who has his eye on Ali's wife Ayşe, begins to plot various intrigues. He burns Ali's barn and pins the blame on someone else. Ali, overcome by anger, kills the wrong man and is sent to prison. Rüstem takes advantage of this opportunity to set a trap for Ayşe. Ayşe takes her child and flees to the mountains, where she contracts tuberculosis. After being released from prison, Ali finds them but loses his wife. Swearing revenge, Ali launches a major campaign against Rüstem.

The story of a sheepman who is torn between his wife and traditions in his rural village.

Nejat looks for his sister he lost 17 years ago. When he find his sister, she is shooted by her troubled lovers. Since then Nejat chases the revenge.

The story of three sisters living in a shanty town. The eldest sister is married, while the middle sister is a widowed and unhappy woman. The youngest sister, who is in a relationship with a young man, catches the eye of Hasan, a driver who lives with her widowed sister. The unfortunate girl flees, but Hasan pursues her... Additionally, her father's husband does not leave his sister-in-law alone. He continues his aggressive behavior whenever he gets the chance. Driver Hasan's intentions are serious. He wants to marry her. But he cannot give up on his widowed sister-in-law either.

Ali is about to lose his farm through foreclosure because he cannot repay his debt. However, Ali pays the money at the last minute and saves his land. Rüstem Ağa, who has his eye on Ali's wife Ayşe, begins to plot various intrigues. He burns Ali's barn and pins the blame on someone else. Ali, overcome by anger, kills the wrong man and is sent to prison. Rüstem takes advantage of this opportunity to set a trap for Ayşe. Ayşe takes her child and flees to the mountains, where she contracts tuberculosis. After being released from prison, Ali finds them but loses his wife. Swearing revenge, Ali launches a major campaign against Rüstem.

The film depicts the struggle between the cruel Spanish Prince Lucio and Malkoçoğlu. During the Inquisition, Spain was pillaging and massacring across Europe. Demirbilek Lucio, who attacks the Ottoman city of Enez, kidnaps Prince Osman. Sultan Bayezid II tasks Malkoçoğlu with rescuing the prince and defeating Lucio. While trying to reach Lucio, Malkoçoğlu also helps rebels and refugees. He rescues the leader of the rebels from Lucio's army. Malkoçoğlu, who hides his identity and introduces himself as the Black Pirate, will have to fight Lucio's soldiers.



