Acting

Zeynep Oral

Born

1946-02-15 (80)

Place of birth

Istanbul, Turkey

Known for

Acting

Credits

6 titles

Known for

12 Eylül poster
9.5

Documentary series chronicling the political developments in Turkey between 1972 and 1983 together with before and after events of 12th September 1980 Turkish coup d'état.

12 Eylül

1998

I'm Glad I Did poster
7.2

Metin Akpınar has not been on the theater stage since 1992. In addition to TV series and movies, new generations were able to meet him with Devekuşu Kabare's six plays that could be recorded. As if it was written today, those who watched had a taste of his unique acting in current plays. It was an acting that accompanied his talent and his intellectual background. "I'm Glad I Did", when transferring through the years Metin Akpinar he brought his own narrative, on the other hand, offers a different approach to Turkey's recent history, leaving an archive for the future by refreshing memory.

I'm Glad I Did

2020

Leyla Gencer: La Diva Turca poster
NR

A documentary on the life of famous Turkish soprano Leyla Gencer.

Leyla Gencer: La Diva Turca

2019

Sweetie poster
6.1

‘Theatre is my life,’ Yıldız Kenter admits in her biography written by Dikmen Gürün. This is the story of a star, who has dedicated her whole life to her theatre company, students, the stage. Recounting the prizes received as well as the prices paid for pursuing your passion, Sweetie is a testimony to the transforming cultural landscape of the country as it tells Kenter Theatre’s story and thus how a private theatre has managed to survive. Including interviews by family members, students, fellow actors, as well as rare archival images and footage, Sweetie is an homage to the ‘North Star of Turkish theatre.’ The documentary was written by Zeynep Miraç, scored by Murat Evgin, and features Dikmen Gürün as advisor.

Sweetie

2022

Başrol (Yaşar Kemal) poster
NR

The legend of Yaşar Kemal, the Homer of Turkey, in Başrol

Başrol (Yaşar Kemal)

2017

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NR

Two women from Turkey, Demet and Selma, explore how to survive in a misogynist and conservative society whilst trans. They refuse to play by patriarchal rules and reflect on the power of religion, government, and dominant ideologies, which impact trans women in their country.

I, You, Her

2012

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