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
- Can Pazarı ... (Director)
- The Lady Wants a Motor Boat ... (Writer)
- Analar Ölmez ... (Director)
- İki Kızgın Adam ... (Director)
- Perişan ... (Director)
1975
- Nöri Kantar Ailesi ... (Director)
- Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları ... (Director)
- Haşhaş ... (Director)
1974
- Sahipsizler ... (Director)
- Sezercik Küçük Mücahit as Mezarcı
1973
- İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi ... (Director)
- Öksüzler ... (Director)
- Dertli ... (Director)
- Anadolu Ekspresi ... (Director)
1972
- Ölüm Dönemeci ... (Director)
- Horrible Rape ... (Director)
- Binbir Gece Masalları ... (Director)
- Sahtekar ... (Director)
1971
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ... (Director)
- Silah ve Namus ... (Director)
1969
- Hancı ... (Director)
- They Call Me Fosforlu ... (Director)
- Yılan Soyu ... (Director)
- Dağlar Şahini ... (Director)
1968
- Son Vurgun ... (Director)
- Aşkım Günahımdır ... (Director)
- Belalı Hayat ... (Director)
- Bağdat Hırsızı ... (Director)
- Şafak Sökmesin ... (Director)
- Beyoğlu Canavarı ... (Director)
1967
- Ölüm Saati ... (Director)
- Krallar Ölmez ... (Director)
- Golden Boy in Beirut ... (Director)
- Affet Beni ... (Director)
- Düşman Aşıklar ... (Editor)
1966
- Yiğit Yaralı Olur ... (Director)
- Bu Şehrin Belalısı ... (Director)
- Kanun Benim ... (Director)
1964
- Korkunç Şüphe ... (Director)
- The Angry Young Man ... (Director)
1963
- Cici Can ... (Director)
1962
- Ayrılan Yollar ... (Director)
- Rıfat Diye Biri ... (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)