Directing

Ertem Göreç

Born 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.

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Behind the camera

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs poster
5.9

A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1971

Ölüm Peşimizde poster
8.0

Burhan works as a driver at the factory where his father works. He is also preparing to marry Zehra, one of the factory workers. Zehra's brother Hüsnü and the factory accountant Namık hatch a plan to rob the factory. They decide to rob the factory's treasurer. They agree with two more workers from the factory to help them. During the robbery, something goes wrong. Hüsnü kills the treasurer and one of the workers and escapes. Nazif Usta, who was at the factory at the time, is arrested at the scene and sentenced to death in court. However, Burhan will try to find the culprits to save his father.

Ölüm Peşimizde

1960

Ölüm Dönemeci poster
NR

The film tells the story of a man who loses his memory. Murat is a famous and successful racing driver. He also owns a tyre factory. Before participating in the Turkish Rally, Kenan, Murat's cousin, plants a bomb in Murat's car. His aim is to kill Murat and take his fortune. In the accident, Murat's car explodes. As his body is not found, it is assumed that Murat is dead. However, after the accident, Murat has lost his memory and started a new life. But an event he experiences brings him back to his old life.

Ölüm Dönemeci

1972

Krallar Ölmez poster
8.0

Loosely based on "The Girl Hunters" written by Mickey Spillane. After many years on a drunken binge over the disappearance of his love, Murat (Ayhan Isik) is picked up out of the gutter by the police and dropped smack-dab in the middle of a political bombshell.

Krallar Ölmez

1967

Ölüm Saati poster
10.0

Ahmet supports his elderly mother by driving a taxi. He is a trusted and beloved member of his neighborhood. Ahmet helps a woman who gets into his car escape from a gang. Later, gang members who catch Ahmet find out where the young woman is. The woman is killed during a commotion in a hotel room. The gang knocks Ahmet unconscious and leaves him there, then reports the incident to the police. The only way Ahmet can prove his innocence is to flee. However, this adventure will lead to new losses.

Ölüm Saati

1967

Güldürme Beni poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Güldürme Beni

1986

Lejyon Dönüşü poster
7.0

The story of a doctor who loses his memory in Africa, returns to Istanbul, and falls in love again with his ex-girlfriend, whom he married.

Lejyon Dönüşü

1957

Ayrılan Yollar poster
10.0

The story of three brothers working at a construction site in Anatolia.

Ayrılan Yollar

1962

Deli Murat poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Deli Murat

1969

Horrible Rape poster
5.0

Whilst on a picnic a teacher and her young student accidentally stumble across a murder victim and unwittingly become the target of the murderer.

Horrible Rape

1972

The Lady Wants a Motor Boat poster
NR

Ra'na dreams of owning a motor boat. But she can't buy it by fishing and selling the caught fish...

The Lady Wants a Motor Boat

1976

The Lady Wants a Motor Boat poster
NR

Ra'na dreams of owning a motor boat. But she can't buy it by fishing and selling the caught fish...

The Lady Wants a Motor Boat

1976

Nöri Kantar Ailesi poster
10.0

Nuri Kantar lives a happy life with his wife and relatives. He is the chairman of the board of directors of his company. Kuşkonmazoğlu is a member of the board of directors and a partner in the company. Due to a mix-up caused by their similar names, Nuri Kantar is believed to have died. Taking advantage of the situation, Nuri Kantar hides himself to observe what will happen after his death. Kuşkonmazoğlu attempts to defraud the company in Nuri Kantar's absence. When Nuri Kantar, who has been quietly observing the events, emerges, everything will come to light.

Nöri Kantar Ailesi

1975

They Call Me Fosforlu poster
6.8

The abandoned Fosforlu sing and dance in the streets to survive. She run into the once famous singer Kemal, who now is blind and have lost his memory. The two start to perform together. A surgeon enjoying their act offers to help Kemal out of his misery.

They Call Me Fosforlu

1969

İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi

1973

Haşhaş poster
6.0

Şahin, who works in a factory, lives with his daughter and father. A friend of his dies in an accident at the factory. Believing that the accident was caused by negligence, Şahin blames the factory management. As a result, he falls out with his bosses and quits his job. He searches for work for a long time but cannot find any. During this time, his daughter falls ill. He needs money for her treatment. Eventually, he starts working as a truck driver for a company. Through this job, Şahin finds himself caught up in a drug ring.

Haşhaş

1975

Otobüs Yolcuları poster
6.3

An example of social realism in Turkish cinema, the story follows a bus driver who takes side of the poor who has been exploited by a rich man with the promise of making new apartments for them.

Otobüs Yolcuları

1961

Sahipsizler poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Sahipsizler

1974

Aşkım Günahımdır poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Aşkım Günahımdır

1968

Sahtekar poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Sahtekar

1972

Yiğit Yaralı Olur poster
7.0

The film tells the story of Yusuf and Gül, who are planning to get married, and their lives that are turned upside down. Yusuf is a worker at an iron factory. He plans to marry Gül with the money he is owed by the factory. However, his personal accounts do not match those of the factory. To verify the accounts, he obtains the ledger and discovers the corruption taking place. Now both Yusuf and Gül become targets of the factory owners, Remzi and Şevket.

Yiğit Yaralı Olur

1966

Cici Can poster
6.0

Based on a comic novel, this Turkish fantasy movie shows some resemblance to Casper.

Cici Can

1963

İki Kızgın Adam poster
8.0

Murat, the son of a police officer, grows up with the support of Commissioner Kemal after his father's death. Years later, Murat, now a mafia boss, and Kemal's paths cross again. Kemal is constantly conducting operations to put an end to the mafia's activities. The mafia believes that the solution is to kill Kemal. However, Kemal is Murat's childhood friend. This causes a split within the mafia. Murat is forced to protect Kemal from the mafia. Kemal, on the other hand, finds himself torn between doing his job and protecting a criminal.

İki Kızgın Adam

1976

Yılan Soyu poster
8.0

The film tells the story of a man who fights against arms smugglers. Orhan is the general manager of a shipping company. One day, Orhan receives a tip-off via radio. The company's ships are being used for arms smuggling. Upon receiving the tip, Orhan attempts to inspect the cargo on the ships but is lost at sea in an explosion. Orhan, who was washed ashore in the Aegean Sea, is rescued by Ayfer. Upon returning to Istanbul, Orhan's brother is killed by a bomb placed in his car. As a result, Orhan takes action and becomes embroiled in a difficult struggle.

Yılan Soyu

1969