Directing
Talat Gokdemir
Place of birth
London, United Kingdom
Known for
Directing
Credits
10 titles
Talat Gokdemir is a Cypriot filmmaker. He has a particular interest in telling stories drawn from his experience of growing up in Cyprus and pursues this by writing and directing short films. His most recent film "Konsomatris" (2020) explores toxic masculinity in the Turkish Cypriot culture.
Known for
NRA near-future dystopia. During his first shift guarding the coastline, a young cadet has to confront the enemy whilst dealing with his retiring mentor who has a love for cake.
Night Shift
2026
NRFeeling an overwhelming pressure to have sex for the first time, Ahmet does what almost all teenage boys in North Cyprus do: He pays for it.
Hostess
2020
NRThis is the story of Maria, a young woman who has come to accept her unorthodox relationship with Juan, who she lives with. A shared moment with a small child breaks the thick wall embedded around Maria's soul, which leads her towards an opportunity for freedom.
Leave
2011
9.0'Haftasonu' tells the story of Hasan, who travels to Cyprus after many years following the death of his father. As he spends a weekend in his childhood village, his sense of belonging and identity will be questioned by all within.
Weekend
2016
Behind the camera
NRA near-future dystopia. During his first shift guarding the coastline, a young cadet has to confront the enemy whilst dealing with his retiring mentor who has a love for cake.
Night Shift
2026
NRA near-future dystopia. During his first shift guarding the coastline, a young cadet has to confront the enemy whilst dealing with his retiring mentor who has a love for cake.
Night Shift
2026
NRA near-future dystopia. During his first shift guarding the coastline, a young cadet has to confront the enemy whilst dealing with his retiring mentor who has a love for cake.
Night Shift
2026
NRFeeling an overwhelming pressure to have sex for the first time, Ahmet does what almost all teenage boys in North Cyprus do: He pays for it.
Hostess
2020
NRFeeling an overwhelming pressure to have sex for the first time, Ahmet does what almost all teenage boys in North Cyprus do: He pays for it.
Hostess
2020
NRFeeling an overwhelming pressure to have sex for the first time, Ahmet does what almost all teenage boys in North Cyprus do: He pays for it.
Hostess
2020
NRThis is the story of Maria, a young woman who has come to accept her unorthodox relationship with Juan, who she lives with. A shared moment with a small child breaks the thick wall embedded around Maria's soul, which leads her towards an opportunity for freedom.
Leave
2011
NRThis is the story of Maria, a young woman who has come to accept her unorthodox relationship with Juan, who she lives with. A shared moment with a small child breaks the thick wall embedded around Maria's soul, which leads her towards an opportunity for freedom.
Leave
2011
9.0'Haftasonu' tells the story of Hasan, who travels to Cyprus after many years following the death of his father. As he spends a weekend in his childhood village, his sense of belonging and identity will be questioned by all within.
Weekend
2016
9.0'Haftasonu' tells the story of Hasan, who travels to Cyprus after many years following the death of his father. As he spends a weekend in his childhood village, his sense of belonging and identity will be questioned by all within.
Weekend
2016
