
Acting
Cahide Sonku
Born — Died
1916-12-27 — 1981-03-18
Place of birth
Sana'a, Yemen
Known for
Acting
Credits
36 titles
Cahide Sonku (27 December 1912 – 18 March 1981) was a Turkish actress, model, writer and the first female film director in Turkey. Sonku was the founder of her own movie production company, Sonku Film, in 1950. Sonku' first theater and cinema experience was during her secondary school education. She was accepted into Darülbedayi when she was only 16 years old, and in time she took her place among the most popular actors of Istanbul City Theatres. She started acting with "Seven Village Zeynebi" first at the People's Houses Theater, then at the Istanbul Municipality Conservatory, and then at Darülbedayi (1932-City Theaters), discovered by Muhsin Ertuğrul who was an important figure in Sonku's…
Known for
4.5No synopsis available yet.
Siyaset Meydanı
1994
No synopsis available yet.
Dağların Kızı
1952
9.0The film depicts the life of John the Baptist. Zechariah becomes father to a son. They name him John. At the same time Mary, who is under the protection of Zechariah, gives birth to Jesus. The people think that Zechariah fathered Mary’s child and kill him for it. Fearing the violence of the people, Zechariah’s wife Elizabeth is forced to flee the town with their son, John. But when John the Baptist grows up, he’ll return to the people to spread the word of God. (Meltem İşler Sevindi)
Yahya Peygamber
1965
5.2The story of a teenager who becomes a famous singer with the help of a woman.
A Song to Long For
1953
No synopsis available yet.
Söz Bir Allah Bir
1933
7.0The film depicts Namık Kemal's love for his country. The newspaper İbret, published by Namık Kemal and his friends, is shut down on the grounds that it incites the people to rebellion. Namık Kemal and his friends are sent into exile. On the ship they board to go into exile, Namık Kemal tells his friends about his play titled "Vatan" (Homeland). The play tells the story of Islam and Zekiye, who are in love with each other, and their struggle for their homeland. Islam forms a volunteer regiment to go to war. Zekiye joins the volunteers in male disguise, both to be close to Islam and to serve the homeland. Love for the homeland will bring Islam and Zekiye closer together.
Vatan ve Namık Kemal
1951
Film credits
1970s · 2 titles
1960s · 11 titles
9.0The film depicts the life of John the Baptist. Zechariah becomes father to a son. They name him John. At the same time Mary, who is under the protection of Zechariah, gives birth to Jesus. The people think that Zechariah fathered Mary’s child and kill him for it. Fearing the violence of the people, Zechariah’s wife Elizabeth is forced to flee the town with their son, John. But when John the Baptist grows up, he’ll return to the people to spread the word of God. (Meltem İşler Sevindi)
Yahya Peygamber
1965
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Düşman Kardeşler
1965
No synopsis available yet.
Beyaz Atlı’nın Dönüşü
1968
7.0The story of a young man who, influenced by a movie he watched, aspires to become a cowboy.
Kovboy Ali
1966
6.2Feride is a young girl who lost her family as a child and was educated in a French school. A fearless climber of trees and an endless source of pranks, Feride's mischievousness earns her the nickname "Çalıkuşu" (Wren). The sudden discovery of betrayal causes her to defy all social expectations. She runs away on her own to teach in the Anatolian backcountry. But it is not so easy to escape a broken heart.
The Wren
1966
6.7Ayşecik is a very charming girl who grew up without a mother in a wealthy family. Her father, who was involved in a traffic accident, passed away before he could recover, and her grandmother also passed away. Her aunt Handan wanted to marry Ayşecik's father Kenan for his wealth, but when she was rejected, she married her uncle out of revenge. After her grandmother's death, this woman, who took control of the mansion through tyranny, began to seek revenge with attempts to kill Ayşecik, driven by her desire for revenge and money.
Ayşecik Yavru Melek
1962
7.5Saime, who does not find Nazan worthy of her son, does her best to separate the young people.
The Stranger's Daughter
1966
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Beyaz Atlı Adam
1965
10.0Raised on the mountain like a son, Alicik's path intersects with pure and clean mayfly. The love between the two becomes a challenge to life.
Horse, Woman and Gun
1966
7.5Osman earns money by juggling. He loves his colleague Fatma, but he cannot bring himself to tell her. Fatma has a little girl named Boncuk. Boncuk needs surgery because of an illness she has contracted. However, Fatma cannot afford the necessary funds for the surgery. As a result, Fatma's mother-in-law tries to take Boncuk away from her. Osman will do everything in his power to help the woman he loves.
Serseriler Kralı
1967
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Sevgim ve Gururum
1965
1950s · 4 titles
No synopsis available yet.
Dağların Kızı
1952
5.2The story of a teenager who becomes a famous singer with the help of a woman.
A Song to Long For
1953
7.0The film depicts Namık Kemal's love for his country. The newspaper İbret, published by Namık Kemal and his friends, is shut down on the grounds that it incites the people to rebellion. Namık Kemal and his friends are sent into exile. On the ship they board to go into exile, Namık Kemal tells his friends about his play titled "Vatan" (Homeland). The play tells the story of Islam and Zekiye, who are in love with each other, and their struggle for their homeland. Islam forms a volunteer regiment to go to war. Zekiye joins the volunteers in male disguise, both to be close to Islam and to serve the homeland. Love for the homeland will bring Islam and Zekiye closer together.
Vatan ve Namık Kemal
1951
8.0No synopsis available yet.
İlk Ve Son
1955
1940s · 8 titles
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Kıskanç
1942
7.0The film tells the story of a woman who guides a group of soldiers trying to stop the Greek forces occupying Izmir. Izmir is occupied by Greek forces. Captain Necdet takes a group of soldiers with him and begins to advance toward the enemy. Necdet plans to destroy the bridge used by the enemy to transport ammunition for the attack. However, since the enemy has surrounded them on all sides, he needs someone to guide them along the way. He takes refuge in a nearby village and asks for help. An old man who opens his home to the soldiers entrusts his daughter Fato to Necdet to guide them. Fato will help the soldiers destroy the Iron Bridge.
Fato: Ya İstiklal Ya Ölüm
1949
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Yayla Kartalı
1945
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Yuvamı Yıkamazsın
1947
9.0Widowed at a young age, a woman tries to raise her son.
The Devoted Mother
1949
10.0The funny story of two alike friends Kamil and Cafer, set in a hotel.
Akasya Palas
1940
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Senede Bir Gün
1946
3.2Ahmet, a bank teller, is a principled man who is organized in his work and family life. One day, he is assigned to collect money in Adana. On the train journey he takes for this purpose, a woman boards his compartment at one of the intermediate stations.
Victim of Lust
1940
1930s · 2 titles
No synopsis available yet.
Söz Bir Allah Bir
1933
6.1Aysel, while working for the strong Satilmiszade family, is seduced by her boss and becomes pregnant. Giving birth to the child, she applies to the court for alimony, but the father rejects the child. Ali, from another village is concerned with her situation, and he offers her a job: to accompany his disabled mother.
The Girl From The Marsh Croft
1935
Series credits
Behind the camera
5.2The story of a teenager who becomes a famous singer with the help of a woman.
A Song to Long For
1953
7.0The film depicts Namık Kemal's love for his country. The newspaper İbret, published by Namık Kemal and his friends, is shut down on the grounds that it incites the people to rebellion. Namık Kemal and his friends are sent into exile. On the ship they board to go into exile, Namık Kemal tells his friends about his play titled "Vatan" (Homeland). The play tells the story of Islam and Zekiye, who are in love with each other, and their struggle for their homeland. Islam forms a volunteer regiment to go to war. Zekiye joins the volunteers in male disguise, both to be close to Islam and to serve the homeland. Love for the homeland will bring Islam and Zekiye closer together.
Vatan ve Namık Kemal
1951
7.0The film depicts Namık Kemal's love for his country. The newspaper İbret, published by Namık Kemal and his friends, is shut down on the grounds that it incites the people to rebellion. Namık Kemal and his friends are sent into exile. On the ship they board to go into exile, Namık Kemal tells his friends about his play titled "Vatan" (Homeland). The play tells the story of Islam and Zekiye, who are in love with each other, and their struggle for their homeland. Islam forms a volunteer regiment to go to war. Zekiye joins the volunteers in male disguise, both to be close to Islam and to serve the homeland. Love for the homeland will bring Islam and Zekiye closer together.
Vatan ve Namık Kemal
1951
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Kahpenin Kızı
1952
8.0No synopsis available yet.
İlk Ve Son
1955
9.0Widowed at a young age, a woman tries to raise her son.
The Devoted Mother
1949
9.0Widowed at a young age, a woman tries to raise her son.
The Devoted Mother
1949
9.0Widowed at a young age, a woman tries to raise her son.
The Devoted Mother
1949


