Ertem Göreç

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Ertem Göreç

Directing December 19, 1931

Bursa, Turkey

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…

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Expat Şaban

Expat Şaban

6.5 1985 Movie
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

5.9 1971 Movie
Three Friends

Three Friends

6.4 1958 Movie
Ölüm Peşimizde

Ölüm Peşimizde

8.0 1960 Movie
Öksüzler

Öksüzler

4.6 1973 Movie
Karanlıkta Uyananlar

Karanlıkta Uyananlar

6.5 1964 Movie
Otobüs Yolcuları

Otobüs Yolcuları

6.3 1961 Movie
Horrible Rape

Horrible Rape

5.0 1972 Movie
Ölüm Dönemeci

Ölüm Dönemeci

1972 Movie
Krallar Ölmez

Krallar Ölmez

8.0 1967 Movie
Ölüm Saati

Ölüm Saati

10.0 1967 Movie
Deli Murat

Deli Murat

1969 Movie

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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 and shows, newest first

  1. 2015
    On The Rainy Night "Gulperi"

    Movie

  2. 1987
    Kocamın Karısı

    Movie Director

  3. 1986
    Güldürme Beni

    Movie Director

  4. 1985
    Expat Şaban

    Movie Şaban'ın Yol Arkadaşı

  5. 1977
    Tövbekar

    Movie Director

  6. 1977
    Kan Kardeşler

    Movie Director

  7. 1976
    Perişan

    Movie Director

  8. 1976
    İki Kızgın Adam

    Movie Director

  9. 1976
    The Lady Wants a Motor Boat

    Movie Writer

  10. 1976
    Analar Ölmez

    Movie Director

  11. 1976
    Can Pazarı

    Movie Director

  12. 1975
    Haşhaş

    Movie Director

  13. 1975
    Nöri Kantar Ailesi

    Movie Director

  14. 1975
    Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları

    Movie Director

  15. 1974
    Sezercik Küçük Mücahit

    Movie Mezarcı

  16. 1974
    Sahipsizler

    Movie Director

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  1. 1973
    Anadolu Ekspresi

    Movie Director

  2. 1973
    Öksüzler

    Movie Director

  3. 1973
    İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi

    Movie Director

  4. 1973
    Dertli

    Movie Director

  5. 1972
    Ölüm Dönemeci

    Movie Director

  6. 1972
    Binbir Gece Masalları

    Movie Director

  7. 1972
    Sahtekar

    Movie Director

  8. 1972
    Horrible Rape

    Movie Director

  9. 1971
    Silah ve Namus

    Movie Director

  10. 1971
    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Movie Director

  11. 1969
    Yılan Soyu

    Movie Director

  12. 1969
    Deli Murat

    Movie Director

  13. 1969
    They Call Me Fosforlu

    Movie Director

  14. 1969
    Dağlar Şahini

    Movie Director

  15. 1969
    Hancı

    Movie Director

  16. 1968
    Bağdat Hırsızı

    Movie Director

  17. 1968
    Beyoğlu Canavarı

    Movie Director

  18. 1968
    Aşkım Günahımdır

    Movie Director

  19. 1968
    Son Vurgun

    Movie Director

  20. 1968
    Belalı Hayat

    Movie Director

  21. 1968
    Şafak Sökmesin

    Movie Director

  22. 1967
    Düşman Aşıklar

    Movie Editor

  23. 1967
    Krallar Ölmez

    Movie Director

  24. 1967
    Ölüm Saati

    Movie Director