Ertem Göreç
Born: 1931-12-19 in Bursa, Turkey
Died: 2021-03-12
Known For: Directing
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.
Filmography
1987
- Kocamın Karısı ... (Director)
1986
- Güldürme Beni ... (Director)
1985
1977
- Kan Kardeşler ... (Director)
- Tövbekar ... (Director)
1976
- Analar Ölmez ... (Director)
- Perişan ... (Director)
- İki Kızgın Adam ... (Director)
- The Lady Wants a Motor Boat ... (Writer)
- Can Pazarı ... (Director)
1975
- Haşhaş ... (Director)
- Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları ... (Director)
- Nöri Kantar Ailesi ... (Director)
1974
- Sahipsizler ... (Director)
- Sezercik Küçük Mücahit as Mezarcı
1973
- Anadolu Ekspresi ... (Director)
- Dertli ... (Director)
- İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi ... (Director)
- Öksüzler ... (Director)
1972
- Sahtekar ... (Director)
- Horrible Rape ... (Director)
- Binbir Gece Masalları ... (Director)
1971
- Silah ve Namus ... (Director)
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ... (Director)
1969
- Yılan Soyu ... (Director)
- Hancı ... (Director)
- Dağlar Şahini ... (Director)
- Bana Derler Fosforlu ... (Director)
1968
- Bağdat Hırsızı ... (Director)
- Şafak Sökmesin ... (Director)
- Belalı Hayat ... (Director)
- Son Vurgun ... (Director)
- Aşkım Günahımdır ... (Director)
- Beyoğlu Canavarı ... (Director)
1967
- Düşman Aşıklar ... (Editor)
- Affet Beni ... (Director)
- Krallar Ölmez ... (Director)
- Golden Boy in Beirut ... (Director)
- Ölüm Saati ... (Director)
1966
- Kanun Benim ... (Director)
- Yiğit Yaralı Olur ... (Director)
- Bu Şehrin Belalısı ... (Director)
1964
- Karanlıkta Uyananlar ... (Director)
- The Angry Young Man ... (Director)
- Korkunç Şüphe ... (Director)
1963
- Cici Can ... (Director)
1962
- Rıfat Diye Biri ... (Director)
1961
- Otobüs Yolcuları ... (Director)
1960
- Ölüm Peşimizde ... (Writer)
1958
- Three Friends ... (Screenplay)
1957
- Lejyon Dönüşü ... (Writer)
1954
- Nasreddin Hodja and Tamerlane ... (Editor)