Ertem Göreç
Directing
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.
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movieKaranlıkta Uyananlar
2016
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movieKocamın Karısı
1987
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movieGüldürme Beni
1986
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movieTövbekar
1977
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movieKan Kardeşler
1977
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moviePerişan
1976
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movieİki Kızgın Adam
1976
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movieCan Pazarı
1976
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movieAnalar Ölmez
1976
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movieHaşhaş
1975
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movieNöri Kantar Ailesi
1975
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movieSezercik Küçük Mücahit
1974
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movieSahipsizler
1974
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movieAnadolu Ekspresi
1973
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movieİki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi
1973
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movieDertli
1973
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movieÖksüzler
1973
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movieÖlüm Dönemeci
1972
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movieBinbir Gece Masalları
1972
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movieSahtekar
1972
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movieHorrible Rape
1972
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movieSilah ve Namus
1971
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movieYılan Soyu
1969
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movieDağlar Şahini
1969
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movieHancı
1969
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movieThey Call Me Fosforlu
1969
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movieBağdat Hırsızı
1968
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movieBeyoğlu Canavarı
1968
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movieAşkım Günahımdır
1968
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movieBelalı Hayat
1968
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movieSon Vurgun
1968
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movieŞafak Sökmesin
1968
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movieDüşman Aşıklar
1967
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movieAffet Beni
1967
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movieKrallar Ölmez
1967
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movieGolden Boy in Beirut
1967
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movieÖlüm Saati
1967
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movieKanun Benim
1966
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movieBu Şehrin Belalısı
1966
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movieYiğit Yaralı Olur
1966
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movieKorkunç Şüphe
1964
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movieThe Angry Young Man
1964
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movieCici Can
1963
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movieRıfat Diye Biri
1962
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movieAyrılan Yollar
1962
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movieOtobüs Yolcuları
1961
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movieAteşten Damla
1960
Assistant Director
movieHarakiri: Yaşam Kavgası
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movieExpat Şaban
1985
Production Director