Known For
Directing
Born
Dec 19, 1931
Died
Mar 12, 2021
Place of Birth
Bursa, Turkey
Credits
59 titles
Ertem Göreç
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.
Known For
Filmography
On The Rainy Night "Gulperi"
Kocamın Karısı
Director
Güldürme Beni
Director
Expat Şaban
Şaban'ın Yol Arkadaşı
Tövbekar
Director
Kan Kardeşler
Director
Perişan
Director
İki Kızgın Adam
Director
Can Pazarı
Director
The Lady Wants a Motor Boat
Writer
Analar Ölmez
Director
Haşhaş
Director
Nöri Kantar Ailesi
Director
Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları
Director
Sezercik Küçük Mücahit
Mezarcı
Sahipsizler
Director
Anadolu Ekspresi
Director
İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi
Director
Öksüzler
Director
Dertli
Director
Ölüm Dönemeci
Director
Binbir Gece Masalları
Director
Sahtekar
Director
Horrible Rape
Director
Silah ve Namus
Director
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Director
Yılan Soyu
Director
Deli Murat
Director
Dağlar Şahini
Director
They Call Me Fosforlu
Director
Hancı
Director
Bağdat Hırsızı
Director
Beyoğlu Canavarı
Director
Aşkım Günahımdır
Director
Şafak Sökmesin
Director
Belalı Hayat
Director
Son Vurgun
Director
Düşman Aşıklar
Editor
Ölüm Saati
Director
Krallar Ölmez
Director
Golden Boy in Beirut
Director
Affet Beni
Director
Kanun Benim
Director
Bu Şehrin Belalısı
Director
Yiğit Yaralı Olur
Director
Karanlıkta Uyananlar
Director
Korkunç Şüphe
Director
The Angry Young Man
Director
Cici Can
Director
Rıfat Diye Biri
Director