Ertem Göreç
Directing · Born Dec 19, 1931 · Died Mar 12, 2021 (89) · Bursa, Turkey
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.
Known for
Directed
Kocamın Karısı
1987
Güldürme Beni
1986
Tövbekar
19775.0
Kan Kardeşler
1977
Perişan
1976
İki Kızgın Adam
19768.0
Can Pazarı
1976
Analar Ölmez
19766.5
The Lady Wants a Motor Boat
1976
Haşhaş
19756.0
Nöri Kantar Ailesi
197510.0
Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları
19758.0
Harakiri
19758.0
Sezercik Küçük Mücahit
19744.8
Sahipsizler
19749.0
Anadolu Ekspresi
1973
İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi
19738.0
Dertli
1973
Öksüzler
19734.6
Ölüm Dönemeci
1972
Binbir Gece Masalları
197210.0
Sahtekar
19727.0
Horrible Rape
19725.0
Silah ve Namus
19718.0
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
19715.9
Yılan Soyu
19698.0
Dağlar Şahini
19699.0
Hancı
1969
They Call Me Fosforlu
19696.8
Deli Murat
1969
Bağdat Hırsızı
19686.0
Beyoğlu Canavarı
19688.0
Aşkım Günahımdır
19687.0
Belalı Hayat
196810.0
Son Vurgun
19688.0
Şafak Sökmesin
196810.0
Düşman Aşıklar
196710.0
Affet Beni
19679.0
Krallar Ölmez
19678.0
Golden Boy in Beirut
19676.5
Ölüm Saati
196710.0
Kanun Benim
19667.0
Bu Şehrin Belalısı
19668.0
Yiğit Yaralı Olur
19667.0
Karanlıkta Uyananlar
19646.5
Korkunç Şüphe
19649.0
The Angry Young Man
19647.0
Cici Can
19636.0
Rıfat Diye Biri
19627.5
Ayrılan Yollar
196210.0
Otobüs Yolcuları
19616.3
