
Directing
Levent Türkan
Place of birth
Nürnberg, Germany
Known for
Directing
Credits
5 titles
Levent Türkan was born in 1975 in Nürnberg, Germany. Levent is a director and assistant director, known for Jamais Vu (2016), Akinci (2021) and Cinayet (2014). Levent was previously married to Agnieszka Konturek Türkan.
Known for
4.0Kendinden Kaçak tells the story of three friends who are sent to prison for a crime they did not commit. Atakan, Fatih, and Bilal, who are addicted to computers, miss out on life because of their obsession. The three young men, who lose touch with the world while playing games, find themselves in prison after a theft that occurred near them is pinned on them. Believing that a major conspiracy has been orchestrated against them, Atakan, Fatih, and Bilal can no longer endure the pressure from prison warden Arif, the tense prison environment, and the tension among the inmates. They decide to escape and uncover the conspiracy against them. Though it is difficult, the three friends manage to escape, only to find themselves in unexpected situations. As Atakan, Fatih, and Bilal uncover the answers to their questions, they realize that nothing is as they had imagined.
Runaway from Myself
2022
Dogme95 #50 A road story about three people traveling on the highway and deceiving each other for drugs and money.
Autobahne
2001
NRTo speak of jazz in Turkey is to speak of Kerem Görsev. In this intimate short documentary, director Levent Türkan sits down with the maestro to unravel İstanbul’s profound impact on his art. Together, they explore his hidden inspirations and the true musical pulse of the city. A deeply personal journey into the soul of Kerem Görsev, the essence of jazz, and the beating heart of İstanbul.
Kerem Görsev and All That Jazz
2026
NRWe take a closer look at Istanbul’s cats, their history, and their place in civilization during a short tour of the Cihangir neighborhood with Gündüz Vassaf, the author of The Cat in Istanbul.
Catstanbul
2025
Behind the camera
4.0Kendinden Kaçak tells the story of three friends who are sent to prison for a crime they did not commit. Atakan, Fatih, and Bilal, who are addicted to computers, miss out on life because of their obsession. The three young men, who lose touch with the world while playing games, find themselves in prison after a theft that occurred near them is pinned on them. Believing that a major conspiracy has been orchestrated against them, Atakan, Fatih, and Bilal can no longer endure the pressure from prison warden Arif, the tense prison environment, and the tension among the inmates. They decide to escape and uncover the conspiracy against them. Though it is difficult, the three friends manage to escape, only to find themselves in unexpected situations. As Atakan, Fatih, and Bilal uncover the answers to their questions, they realize that nothing is as they had imagined.
Runaway from Myself
2022
Dogme95 #50 A road story about three people traveling on the highway and deceiving each other for drugs and money.
Autobahne
2001
Dogme95 #50 A road story about three people traveling on the highway and deceiving each other for drugs and money.
Autobahne
2001
NRTo speak of jazz in Turkey is to speak of Kerem Görsev. In this intimate short documentary, director Levent Türkan sits down with the maestro to unravel İstanbul’s profound impact on his art. Together, they explore his hidden inspirations and the true musical pulse of the city. A deeply personal journey into the soul of Kerem Görsev, the essence of jazz, and the beating heart of İstanbul.
Kerem Görsev and All That Jazz
2026
NRWe take a closer look at Istanbul’s cats, their history, and their place in civilization during a short tour of the Cihangir neighborhood with Gündüz Vassaf, the author of The Cat in Istanbul.
Catstanbul
2025
