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
2016
- Karanlıkta Uyananlar ... (Director)
1987
- Kocamın Karısı ... (Director)
1986
- Güldürme Beni ... (Director)
1985
- Expat Şaban as Şaban'ın Yol Arkadaşı
1977
- Kan Kardeşler ... (Director)
- Tövbekar ... (Director)
1976
- İki Kızgın Adam ... (Director)
- Can Pazarı ... (Director)
- Analar Ölmez ... (Director)
- Perişan ... (Director)
- The Lady Wants a Motor Boat ... (Writer)
1975
- Haşhaş ... (Director)
- Nöri Kantar Ailesi ... (Director)
- Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları ... (Director)
1974
- Sezercik Küçük Mücahit as Mezarcı
- Sahipsizler ... (Director)
1973
- Öksüzler ... (Director)
- İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi ... (Director)
- Anadolu Ekspresi ... (Director)
- Dertli ... (Director)
1972
- Horrible Rape ... (Director)
- Ölüm Dönemeci ... (Director)
- Binbir Gece Masalları ... (Director)
- Sahtekar ... (Director)
1971
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ... (Director)
- Silah ve Namus ... (Director)
1969
- Dağlar Şahini ... (Director)
- They Call Me Fosforlu ... (Director)
- Yılan Soyu ... (Director)
- Hancı ... (Director)
1968
- Belalı Hayat ... (Director)
- Bağdat Hırsızı ... (Director)
- Beyoğlu Canavarı ... (Director)
- Şafak Sökmesin ... (Director)
- Son Vurgun ... (Director)
- Aşkım Günahımdır ... (Director)
1967
- Ölüm Saati ... (Director)
- Golden Boy in Beirut ... (Director)
- Affet Beni ... (Director)
- Krallar Ölmez ... (Director)
- Düşman Aşıklar ... (Editor)
1966
- Kanun Benim ... (Director)
- Bu Şehrin Belalısı ... (Director)
- Yiğit Yaralı Olur ... (Director)
1964
- The Angry Young Man ... (Director)
- Korkunç Şüphe ... (Director)
1963
- Cici Can ... (Director)
1962
- Rıfat Diye Biri ... (Director)
- Ayrılan Yollar ... (Director)
1961
- Otobüs Yolcuları ... (Director)
1960
- Ölüm Peşimizde ... (Writer)
- Ateşten Damla ... (Assistant Director)
1958
- Three Friends ... (Screenplay)
1957
- Lejyon Dönüşü ... (Writer)
1954
- Nasreddin Hodja and Tamerlane ... (Editor)