Yavuz Özkan

Directing·Jul 21, 1942·Yozgat, Turkey

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Yavuz Özkan was a Turkish film director, screenwriter, and producer who was active in the Turkish film industry from the 1970s to the 2000s. He is best known for his films that deal with social and political issues, and for his collaborations with some of the leading actors of Turkish cinema. Özkan began his career as an assistant director on several films in the early 1970s. He made his directorial debut in 1975 with the film "Anayurt Oteli" (The Hotel Anatolia), which was a critical and commercial success. The film won several awards at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, including the award for Best Film. Özkan went on to direct a number of successful films, including "Nehir" (The River, 1977), "Yol" (The Road, 1982), and "Hakkari'de Bir Mevsim" (A Season in Hakkari, 1983). These films are known for their realistic portrayal of Turkish society and for their strong political messages. Özkan was also a prolific screenwriter. He wrote the screenplays for many of his own films, as well as for films directed by other directors. He was a member of the Writers' Union of Turkey and was awarded the union's Grand Prize for his screenplay for the film "Yol". Özkan was a leading figure in Turkish cinema for over three decades. His films were widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and he won numerous awards for his work. He was a committed and passionate filmmaker who used his films to explore important social and political issues. In addition to his work in film, Özkan was also active in theater and television. He directed several plays and television series, and he was a member of the board of directors of the Istanbul State Theater. Özkan passed away in 2019 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife and two children. His legacy lives on through his films, which continue to be screened and studied by film lovers around the world. IMDb mini bio by YusufPiskin

Film	Credit
İlkbahar Sonbahar2011 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
İstanbul'da Aşk2011 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
İsimsiz2007 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Hayal Kurma Oyunları2004 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Bir Erkeğin Anatomisi1997 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Bir Kadının Anatomisi1995 · Producer, Writer, Director	Producer, Writer, Director
Lobster Pot1994 · Screenplay, Director, Producer	Screenplay, Director, Producer
Bir Sonbahar Hikayesi1994 · Director	Director
Two Women1992 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Ateş Üstünde Yürümek1991 · Producer, Screenplay, Director	Producer, Screenplay, Director
Büyük Yalnızlık1990 · Producer, Director, Writer	Producer, Director, Writer
Filim Bitti1989 · Producer, Director, Screenplay	Producer, Director, Screenplay
Umut Yarına Kaldı1988 · Actor, Director, Screenplay, Producer	Actor, Director, Screenplay, Producer
Yağmur Kaçakları1987 · Director, Screenplay, Producer	Director, Screenplay, Producer
LL'arbre sous la mer1985 · Thomas	Thomas
Demir Yol1979 · Producer, Writer, Director	Producer, Writer, Director
The Mine1978 · Producer, Writer, Director	Producer, Writer, Director
Darbe1976 · Actor	Actor
Yarış1975 · Actor, Screenplay, Director	Actor, Screenplay, Director
The Exorcist1974 · Actor	Actor
Thirsty for Love: Sex and Murder1972 · Actor	Actor
Kara Gün1971 · Actor	Actor