Ertem Göreç
Directing
1931-12-19 · 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.
Filmography
On The Rainy Night "Gulperi"
2015 · Movie
Kocamın Karısı
1987 · Movie
Güldürme Beni
1986 · Movie
Expat Şaban
1985 · Movie
Tövbekar
1977 · Movie
Kan Kardeşler
1977 · Movie
Perişan
1976 · Movie
İki Kızgın Adam
1976 · Movie
The Lady Wants a Motor Boat
1976 · Movie
Can Pazarı
1976 · Movie
Analar Ölmez
1976 · Movie
Haşhaş
1975 · Movie
Nöri Kantar Ailesi
1975 · Movie
Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları
1975 · Movie
Sezercik Küçük Mücahit
1974 · Movie
Sahipsizler
1974 · Movie
Anadolu Ekspresi
1973 · Movie
İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi
1973 · Movie
Öksüzler
1973 · Movie
Dertli
1973 · Movie
Ölüm Dönemeci
1972 · Movie
Binbir Gece Masalları
1972 · Movie
Sahtekar
1972 · Movie
Horrible Rape
1972 · Movie
Silah ve Namus
1971 · Movie
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1971 · Movie
Yılan Soyu
1969 · Movie
Deli Murat
1969 · Movie
They Call Me Fosforlu
1969 · Movie
Hancı
1969 · Movie
Dağlar Şahini
1969 · Movie
Bağdat Hırsızı
1968 · Movie
Beyoğlu Canavarı
1968 · Movie
Aşkım Günahımdır
1968 · Movie
Son Vurgun
1968 · Movie
Şafak Sökmesin
1968 · Movie
Belalı Hayat
1968 · Movie
Düşman Aşıklar
1967 · Movie
Krallar Ölmez
1967 · Movie
Ölüm Saati
1967 · Movie
Golden Boy in Beirut
1967 · Movie
Affet Beni
1967 · Movie
Kanun Benim
1966 · Movie
Bu Şehrin Belalısı
1966 · Movie
Yiğit Yaralı Olur
1966 · Movie
Karanlıkta Uyananlar
1964 · Movie
Korkunç Şüphe
1964 · Movie
The Angry Young Man
1964 · Movie
Cici Can
1963 · Movie
Rıfat Diye Biri
1962 · Movie
Ayrılan Yollar
1962 · Movie
Otobüs Yolcuları
1961 · Movie
Ölüm Peşimizde
1960 · Movie
Ateşten Damla
1960 · Movie
Three Friends
1958 · Movie
Lejyon Dönüşü
1957 · Movie
Nasreddin Hodja and Tamerlane
1954 · Movie
İstanbul Kan Ağlarken
1951 · Movie
Harakiri: Yaşam Kavgası
Movie