Hülya Koçyiğit

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

Vefasız poster
5.3

The 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

O Kadın poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

O Kadın

1966

Dry Summer poster
7.6

A scheming tobacco farmer sets out to ruin his competition by diverting the local water to his own property.

Dry Summer

1963

Anneler Günü poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Anneler Günü

2007

The Wedding poster
6.7

A 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

Son Hıçkırık poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Son Hıçkırık

1971

Gül Ağacı poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Gül Ağacı

1967

The Beauty of Beyoglu poster
6.3

No synopsis available yet.

The Beauty of Beyoglu

1971

Sev Kardeşim poster
6.6

A factory owners son falls in love with a worker who works at the factory.

Sev Kardeşim

1972

Once a Year poster
7.7

A 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

The Empty Frame poster
8.8

Beginning 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

Kaderimin Oyunu poster
9.0

Thinking 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

Hicran Sokağı poster
1.5

A neighborhood story with loves and fights.

Hicran Sokağı

2007

Kıskanç Kadın poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Kıskanç Kadın

1966

Kezban in Rome poster
6.7

When 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

Samanyolu poster
6.0

The story of two cousins who love each other madly, and a stranger who comes between them.

Samanyolu

1967

I Cannot Live Without You poster
7.0

It’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

The Frogs poster
5.6

In 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

Vahşi Sevda poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Vahşi Sevda

1966

Remedy poster
6.0

A 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

Station poster
7.4

The 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

Bez Bebek poster
NR

There 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

Struggle for Love poster
7.0

Ruzgar 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

Gülçiçek poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Gülçiçek

1986