Hidayet Erdinç — Filmography & Biography

Known for

One of Turkey's most iconic and influential dramas, Valley of the Wolves follows Polat Alemdar, an undercover agent who infiltrates Istanbul's most dangerous crime organisation after years of preparation. Combining organised crime, covert operations and sharp political commentary, the series fearlessly tackles Turkey's shadowy relationship between the state, the mafia and power — and became a cultural phenomenon that spawned multiple films and spin-offs.

Valley of the Wolves

2003

7.8

The love story of Zuleyha, who grew up without a father and works with Yilmaz as an auxiliary weaver in order to earn money for her brother, a gambler. The lives of these two young people blinded by the love of one ordinary night will turn into a dark nightmare. This nightmare will take them first from Istanbul and far away, and later to the estate of the Yaman family. In the first episode of the series, Yilmaz and Zuleyha set out to work on the Yaman estate. However, because of one of Zuleyha's lies - the lives of all of them will change radically.

Bitter Lands

2018

NR

No synopsis available yet.

Türkan

2010

5.0

No synopsis available yet.

Maskeli Balo

2009

6.5

She works as a factory worker alongside Şaban Ali. One day, they are fired for asking their boss for a raise. They search for work for a long time but cannot find any. Necla tells Şaban that it is easier for women to find work, and the couple make a bet. The next day, Necla starts working as a secretary. The roles at home change. Necla becomes the man of the house, and Şaban becomes the woman of the house. However, the couple is unhappy because of Necla's long working hours.

Şendul Şaban

1985

NR

No synopsis available yet.

Yangın Günleri: Independenta

2023

Film credits

2010s · 1 titles

6.0

The story of the villagers of Çaykaşılı in Kastamonu, caught between their traditional way of life and industrialization. Aşur, who migrated from Kastamonu to Istanbul, is a man who makes a living by chasing small jobs in the construction sector and committing fraud. He abandons the renovations he takes on without completing them, taking the payments and disappearing. As a result, he finds himself in trouble with customers who have lost their money and workers who have not been paid.

Manda Yuvası

2015

1980s · 1 titles

6.5

She works as a factory worker alongside Şaban Ali. One day, they are fired for asking their boss for a raise. They search for work for a long time but cannot find any. Necla tells Şaban that it is easier for women to find work, and the couple make a bet. The next day, Necla starts working as a secretary. The roles at home change. Necla becomes the man of the house, and Şaban becomes the woman of the house. However, the couple is unhappy because of Necla's long working hours.

Şendul Şaban

1985

1970s · 1 titles

6.5

Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) and Leyla (Necla Nazır) grow up together under the same roof after tragic circumstances leave Leyla orphaned at a young age. Raised alongside one another, their close childhood bond gradually turns into a deep, unspoken romance as they reach adulthood. When Leyla’s wealthy uncle arrives to take her away to Istanbul, the fear of losing each other forces Ferdi and Leyla to confess their true feelings. Determined to build a life together, Ferdi pursues his musical talents, winning a major singing competition and rising to fame as a successful artist. However, just as their future seems bright, an unexpected tragedy strikes, shattering Ferdi’s world and sending him into a dark spiral of grief and isolation. Unable to face his past, Ferdi flees abroad, abandoning the life he knew. Years later, he returns to reconcile with what he left behind, struggling to rebuild fractured bonds and find redemption in the wake of profound loss.

Strangers

1979

Series credits

7.2

One of Turkey's most iconic and influential dramas, Valley of the Wolves follows Polat Alemdar, an undercover agent who infiltrates Istanbul's most dangerous crime organisation after years of preparation. Combining organised crime, covert operations and sharp political commentary, the series fearlessly tackles Turkey's shadowy relationship between the state, the mafia and power — and became a cultural phenomenon that spawned multiple films and spin-offs.

Valley of the Wolves

2003

7.8

The love story of Zuleyha, who grew up without a father and works with Yilmaz as an auxiliary weaver in order to earn money for her brother, a gambler. The lives of these two young people blinded by the love of one ordinary night will turn into a dark nightmare. This nightmare will take them first from Istanbul and far away, and later to the estate of the Yaman family. In the first episode of the series, Yilmaz and Zuleyha set out to work on the Yaman estate. However, because of one of Zuleyha's lies - the lives of all of them will change radically.