Ertem Göreç

Directing·Dec 19, 1931·Bursa, Turkey

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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.

Film	Credit
On The Rainy Night "Gulperi"2015 · Actor	Actor
Kocamın Karısı1987 · Director	Director
Güldürme Beni1986 · Director	Director
Expat Şaban1985 · Şaban'ın Yol Arkadaşı	Şaban'ın Yol Arkadaşı
Tövbekar1977 · Director	Director
Kan Kardeşler1977 · Director	Director
Perişan1976 · Director	Director
İki Kızgın Adam1976 · Director	Director
Can Pazarı1976 · Director	Director
Analar Ölmez1976 · Director	Director
The Lady Wants a Motor Boat1976 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Haşhaş1975 · Director	Director
Nöri Kantar Ailesi1975 · Director	Director
Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları1975 · Director	Director
Sezercik Küçük Mücahit1974 · Mezarcı, Director	Mezarcı, Director
Sahipsizler1974 · Director	Director
Anadolu Ekspresi1973 · Director	Director
İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi1973 · Director	Director
Dertli1973 · Director	Director
Öksüzler1973 · Director	Director
Ölüm Dönemeci1972 · Director	Director
Binbir Gece Masalları1972 · Director	Director
Sahtekar1972 · Director	Director
Horrible Rape1972 · Director	Director
Silah ve Namus1971 · Director	Director
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs1971 · Director	Director
Yılan Soyu1969 · Director	Director
Dağlar Şahini1969 · Director	Director
Hancı1969 · Director	Director
They Call Me Fosforlu1969 · Director	Director
Deli Murat1969 · Director	Director
Bağdat Hırsızı1968 · Director	Director
Beyoğlu Canavarı1968 · Director	Director
Aşkım Günahımdır1968 · Director	Director
Belalı Hayat1968 · Director	Director
Son Vurgun1968 · Director	Director
Şafak Sökmesin1968 · Director	Director
Düşman Aşıklar1967 · Director	Director
Affet Beni1967 · Director	Director
Krallar Ölmez1967 · Director	Director
Golden Boy in Beirut1967 · Director	Director
Ölüm Saati1967 · Director	Director
Kanun Benim1966 · Director	Director
Bu Şehrin Belalısı1966 · Director	Director
Yiğit Yaralı Olur1966 · Director	Director
Karanlıkta Uyananlar1964 · Director	Director
Korkunç Şüphe1964 · Director	Director
The Angry Young Man1964 · Director	Director