Ertem Göreç
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- December 19, 1931
- Died
- March 12, 2021 (aged 89)
- Birthplace
- Bursa, Turkey
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.
Known For
Filmography
Kocamın Karısı
Movie · Director
Güldürme Beni
Movie · Director
Tövbekar
Movie · Director
Kan Kardeşler
Movie · Director
Can Pazarı
Movie · Director
İki Kızgın Adam
Movie · Director
Analar Ölmez
Movie · Director
Perişan
Movie · Director
The Lady Wants a Motor Boat
Movie · Director
Haşhaş
Movie · Director
Nöri Kantar Ailesi
Movie · Director
Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları
Movie · Director
Harakiri
Movie · Director
Sahipsizler
Movie · Director
Sezercik Küçük Mücahit
Movie · Director
İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi
Movie · Director
Dertli
Movie · Director
Anadolu Ekspresi
Movie · Director
Öksüzler
Movie · Director
Sahtekar
Movie · Director
Horrible Rape
Movie · Director
Binbir Gece Masalları
Movie · Director
Ölüm Dönemeci
Movie · Director
Silah ve Namus
Movie · Director
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Movie · Director
Yılan Soyu
Movie · Director
Dağlar Şahini
Movie · Director
Hancı
Movie · Director
They Call Me Fosforlu
Movie · Director
Deli Murat
Movie · Director
Bağdat Hırsızı
Movie · Director
Beyoğlu Canavarı
Movie · Director
Aşkım Günahımdır
Movie · Director
Belalı Hayat
Movie · Director
Son Vurgun
Movie · Director
Şafak Sökmesin
Movie · Director
Sabahsız Geceler
Movie · Director
Affet Beni
Movie · Director
Krallar Ölmez
Movie · Director
Düşman Aşıklar
Movie · Director
Golden Boy in Beirut
Movie · Director
Ölüm Saati
Movie · Director
Bu Şehrin Belalısı
Movie · Director
Kanun Benim
Movie · Director
Yiğit Yaralı Olur
Movie · Director
The Angry Young Man
Movie · Director
Korkunç Şüphe
Movie · Director
Karanlıkta Uyananlar
Movie · Director
Cici Can
Movie · Director
Rıfat Diye Biri
Movie · Director
Ayrılan Yollar
Movie · Director
Otobüs Yolcuları
Movie · Director
Ateşten Damla
Movie · Assistant Director