Acting

Hakan Gerçek

Born

1964-03-05 (62)

Place of birth

Eskişehir, Türkiye

Known for

Acting

Credits

25 titles

IMDb profile

Known for

8.5

The epic story of Mehmed II — the young Ottoman prince who defied palace enemies, survived treachery and deposition, and returned to fulfil his life's dream: the conquest of Constantinople. Spanning his rise from a doubted heir to one of history's most consequential rulers, the series unfolds across palace intrigue, battlefield warfare and a psychological chess match between two great empires. Praised as the finest Turkish historical series in years — cinematic, fast-paced and historically grounded.

Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests

2024

7.5

The life and times of rather traditional Sutcuoglu family and their comedic struggles to adapt the high-profile contemporary life of Nisantasi.

The European Side

2004

6.3

Mourning of his wife's death, Mazhar creates a different reality. Mahzar and his ghost wife Ruhsar, who has magical powers, are happier than ever. But there is trouble in paradise, Mahzar's mother Menkibe is trying her best to make him marry someone that she likes.

Ruhsar

1998

5.9

In a world shaken by an epidemic of madness that spreads through speech, Murat is the only immune person. As he searches for the secret of his mysterious immunity, his “hot skull", he has to leave the safe zone and embark on an adventure within the ruins of Istanbul.

Hot Skull

2022

7.9

Eylul the stubborn, school girl turns up to be a strong professional doctor by the help of her teacher Ali Asaf. After years of separation they meet up again but not as a teacher and student, instead as surgeons working side by side. Their love is met by many challenges and the inner conflict of the stubborn women who refuse to yield easily to her heart, refusing to repeat the miserable story of her dead mother.

Heartbeat

2017

7.1

No synopsis available yet.

Beşik Kertmesi

2002

Film credits

2020s · 3 titles

No synopsis available yet.

Göç Mevsimi

2021

6.3

Güven, a taxi driver is desperately in love with Meral, but he’s too shy to open up to her. One day he picks up a customer, gets accused of a crime he didn’t commit and his world is turned upside down.

Comidark Films 2: Insane

2020

6.1

‘Theatre is my life,’ Yıldız Kenter admits in her biography written by Dikmen Gürün. This is the story of a star, who has dedicated her whole life to her theatre company, students, the stage. Recounting the prizes received as well as the prices paid for pursuing your passion, Sweetie is a testimony to the transforming cultural landscape of the country as it tells Kenter Theatre’s story and thus how a private theatre has managed to survive. Including interviews by family members, students, fellow actors, as well as rare archival images and footage, Sweetie is an homage to the ‘North Star of Turkish theatre.’ The documentary was written by Zeynep Miraç, scored by Murat Evgin, and features Dikmen Gürün as advisor.

Sweetie

2022

2010s · 1 titles

6.0

Aziz, once a well-known theater actor, has left his glory days far behind. With the help of two close friends, he tries to make ends meet by staying in hotel rooms. Meanwhile, Veli, who knows about Aziz's situation and supports him, arranges performances for him. Thus, Aziz is able to cover his accommodation expenses by performing as a storyteller. No longer as young and strong as he once was, Aziz begins to notice that his health is deteriorating. The active life he has led has taken a toll on his heart. Realizing that he is nearing the end of his life, he wants to correct a mistake he made in the past and has been tormented by for a long time before leaving this world. He begs Veli to let him join the tour with the team. With a desire known only to himself, hoping to correct his mistake, this will also be his final journey to confront his past.

Meddah

2014

2000s · 6 titles

7.0

The suspicious deaths began with the information obtained by MTA engineer Ömer Uçar, who has been a friend of Governor Faruk Yazıcı since childhood, and his colleagues regarding the rich uranium deposit in the region. And the hidden and overt powers behind capital that want this system to continue…

Vali

2009

6.0

No synopsis available yet.

Avrupalı

2007

6.2

The beloved poet of Turkey, Nazım Hikmet, is featured on the silver screen for the period he spent in prison after 1941. Imprisoned for communist propaganda, Nazım became legendary within the prison walls as his fame grew by word of mouth. A group of friends formed around him, inspired by his poetry and painting. However, the only thing on Nazım Hikmet's mind was his wife, Piraye. He was very curious about his wife, from whom he had not heard for a long time. As the misery of the war years made itself felt, the devastating news for Nazım was not long in coming. His 28-year prison sentence was confirmed.

Mavi Gözlü Dev

2007

5.8

A true story about four close friends in Adapazarı who experienced trauma after the earthquake on August 17, 1999, and their hopes, struggles, and passions for the future. Ertekin Akpınar, director and screenwriter of Angels and Gamblers, describes his film as a harsh rural film.