
Acting
Hülya Koçyiğit
Born 1947-12-12 · Istanbul, Turkey
Hülya Koçyiğit (born 12 December 1947) is a Turkish actress. A prominent female lead in the Turkish cinema, she received numerous awards at international film festivals, including the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Altogether, she has acted in some 180 films. Koçyiğit decided to venture into cinema in 1963 after she was the runner-up in a beauty contest organized by the magazine Ses. Her debut film was the 1964 Susuz Yaz (Dry Summer), which went on to win the Golden Bear Award at the 14th Berlin International Film Festival. This honour was the first of its kind ever bestowed upon a Turkish movie. Derman, a film she starred in was the first Turkish film that played in five continents. Kurbağalar, another of her famous films was the first Turkish movie that was sold to international televisions. She received the distinction of "Turkish state artist" in 1991. Koçyiğit holds the distinction of being the Turkish actress of having won the most national and international awards and is probably, the most recognised face of the Turkish silver screen. Her movies between 1965 and 1974, her golden period, constantly captivated movie audiences.
Acting credits
5.3The film tells the story of the love triangle between Zehra, Ömer, and Meral. Zehra lost her family in a traffic accident and considers the islanders her family. Ömer, the son of Mustafa the greengrocer, is in love with Meral, the daughter of a wealthy family. However, he believes his love is impossible and wants to commit suicide. Just as he is about to jump off the cliffs into the sea after writing a letter, Zehra arrives. She tells him he must confess his love to her. Upon hearing this, Ömer speaks with Meral, and their relationship begins. Zehra, who is the greatest contributor to Ömer and Meral's happiness, ignores the desires of her own heart.
Vefasız
1972
10.0No synopsis available yet.
O Kadın
1966
7.6A scheming tobacco farmer sets out to ruin his competition by diverting the local water to his own property.
Dry Summer
1963
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Anneler Günü
2007
6.7A family migrates to Istanbul from the rural parts of Anatolia, and they bring their traditions with them. The men of the family are giving away the girls of the family in return for a hefty bride-price. Zelha, one of the girls, revolts against this attitude and tries to save her sisters.
The Wedding
1973
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Son Hıçkırık
1971
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Gül Ağacı
1967
6.3No synopsis available yet.
The Beauty of Beyoglu
1971
6.6A factory owners son falls in love with a worker who works at the factory.
Sev Kardeşim
1972
7.7A young hapless couple's devotion for each other is tested through harsh times of war as they are forced to negate patriotism and dependability to their families and nations, for a length of a lifetime before during and after the war.
Once a Year
1971
8.8Beginning growing parting longing reuniting breaking and ending of the nostalgic forbidden love between a humble backwoodsman and a naive family girl is told through their secret letters and most private memories in narrative format.
The Empty Frame
1969
9.0Thinking that her fiancé, Bülent, is dead, Sema's life will become even more tragic when she loses her family in the earthquake. The paths of the two lovers will cross again.
Kaderimin Oyunu
1972
1.5A neighborhood story with loves and fights.
Hicran Sokağı
2007
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Kıskanç Kadın
1966
6.7When her father dies, Kezban goes to her Uncle Temel’s home in İstanbul. Her uncle’s wife Emel and his stepdaughter Nazan are annoyed with her arrival. One day, Kezban goes to a ball. She spends time there with Erol, a friend of Nazan. They fall in love. The next day, Erol goes to Rome.
Kezban in Rome
1970
6.0The story of two cousins who love each other madly, and a stranger who comes between them.
Samanyolu
1967
7.0It’s a psychological love story of a woman who’s about to die from cancer and the killer she hired to kill herself.
I Cannot Live Without You
1977
5.6In the half-light of dawn, Halil falls down dead, murdered. His wife, Elmas, cries for justice, but, in fact, there will be no investigation. Life goes on for Elmas: during the day she works in the rice paddies with her little boy and, at night, she goes to catch frogs with the other villagers.
The Frogs
1985
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Vahşi Sevda
1966
6.0A midwife is caught in a snowstorm on the way to Anatolia and forced to spend four months in an isolated village., where she’s soon tending sick children and delivering babies.
Remedy
1983
7.4The film focuses on the relationship between Gırgır Ali and a singer he has kidnapped. Gırgır Ali is a man who has been involved in many petty crimes throughout his life. Since his release from prison, he has been trying to live without committing crimes. One day, his old friend Palandöken asks Ali to kidnap the famous singer Yasemin. At first, Ali is reluctant to do so, but he decides to kidnap her himself to prevent others from doing so. The two spend some time together in an isolated mansion. Although Yasemin initially hates Ali, she will eventually be influenced by his lifestyle.
Station
1977
NRThere is an unexpected close relationship between Ahmet and Melek. Meanwhile, the release of Melek's husband from prison causes things to mess up.
Bez Bebek
1988
7.0Ruzgar Ahmet and Zeynep live in the same district in Izmir. They are in love and intend to get married. However, Zeynep's mother is against their marriage. Ahmet goes to Istanbul to find a job. He meets his pal Musa who places him as a driver to the drug smuggler Fethi. Ahmet makes a lot of money. Zeynep continuously gets molested by her boss so she goes to Istanbul
Struggle for Love
1966
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Gülçiçek
1986