
Directing
Nejat Saydam
Born — Died
1929-09-15 — 2000-10-25
Place of birth
Istanbul, Turkey
Known for
Directing
Credits
50 titles
Nejat Saydam (15 September 1929 – 25 October 2000) was a Turkish film director, screenwriter and actor from Istanbul. He began as a theater actor in 1946 and became an assistant in movies four years later. In 1957, he began directing films. Saydam starred in two Turkish films and wrote 85 film scripts.
Known for
10.0Zeynep has been working as a maid since she was a child. She is forced to leave her jobs for various reasons. Eventually, she begins working in a home where she is loved and cherished. Everything is going smoothly when she meets Bülent. Bülent, who introduces himself as a wealthy man, and Zeynep fall in love. Bülent's sudden disappearance deeply shocks Zeynep. However, over time, the events that unfold will drive Zeynep to seek revenge against Bülent.
Bir Hizmetçi Kızın Hatıra Defteri
1963
6.0The life of Afife Jale, the first Turkish female theater artist, is recounted. Since childhood, Afife has been a free-spirited girl who loves her freedom. However, she lives in a conservative family environment. When she turned twelve, she was forced to wear a veil despite her objections. With the support of her family elders, her father allowed her to study painting at the School of Fine Arts. However, Afife's heart was set on theater. Initially, she staged plays for her friends on a small stage she had set up inside her home, performing the plays of the Afife Company. Her greatest obstacle was her father. With the support of her grandfather, the Pasha, and her childhood friend and lover, Dr. Ziya, Afife stood up to her father. She could not suppress her desire for much longer.
Afife Jale
1987
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Korkunç İntikam
1965
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Aramızda Yaşayamazsın
1954
6.0The story of Asiye, who was pushed to be a prostitute, always looking for a way out.
Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur?
1974
6.5The film revolves around the story of a man named Ali who makes a living selling home-grown vegetables and his family. Ali’s parents have passed away. He lives with his grandfather Tahir and his brother Cemil. Tales of Ali’s womanizing stories are the talk of the town as he impresses girls with his smooth voice. Ali forgets all the other girls when he falls in love at first sight with Cemil’s teacher Gülsen. But Ali will misinterpret Gülsen’s feelings and get very disappointed. (İbrahim Veli Sözer)
The Gardener
1963
Film credits
1970s · 2 titles
1960s · 4 titles
Behind the camera
10.0Zeynep has been working as a maid since she was a child. She is forced to leave her jobs for various reasons. Eventually, she begins working in a home where she is loved and cherished. Everything is going smoothly when she meets Bülent. Bülent, who introduces himself as a wealthy man, and Zeynep fall in love. Bülent's sudden disappearance deeply shocks Zeynep. However, over time, the events that unfold will drive Zeynep to seek revenge against Bülent.
Bir Hizmetçi Kızın Hatıra Defteri
1963
10.0Zeynep has been working as a maid since she was a child. She is forced to leave her jobs for various reasons. Eventually, she begins working in a home where she is loved and cherished. Everything is going smoothly when she meets Bülent. Bülent, who introduces himself as a wealthy man, and Zeynep fall in love. Bülent's sudden disappearance deeply shocks Zeynep. However, over time, the events that unfold will drive Zeynep to seek revenge against Bülent.
Bir Hizmetçi Kızın Hatıra Defteri
1963
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Korkunç İntikam
1965
6.0The story of Asiye, who was pushed to be a prostitute, always looking for a way out.
Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur?
1974
6.5The film revolves around the story of a man named Ali who makes a living selling home-grown vegetables and his family. Ali’s parents have passed away. He lives with his grandfather Tahir and his brother Cemil. Tales of Ali’s womanizing stories are the talk of the town as he impresses girls with his smooth voice. Ali forgets all the other girls when he falls in love at first sight with Cemil’s teacher Gülsen. But Ali will misinterpret Gülsen’s feelings and get very disappointed. (İbrahim Veli Sözer)
The Gardener
1963
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Fethin Mucizesi
1985
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Günahsız Katiller
1964
7.0Cevat cannot make ends meet with the allowance he receives from his father, Hamit Bey. So he earns money by committing fraud. He also has relationships with various women. He falls in love with one of these women, Gülay, and wants to marry her. However, Gülay owes Hamit Bey a large amount of money. Cevat will try to convince his father so that he can marry Gülay.
Çapraz Delikanlı
1963
7.0Cevat cannot make ends meet with the allowance he receives from his father, Hamit Bey. So he earns money by committing fraud. He also has relationships with various women. He falls in love with one of these women, Gülay, and wants to marry her. However, Gülay owes Hamit Bey a large amount of money. Cevat will try to convince his father so that he can marry Gülay.
Çapraz Delikanlı
1963
7.0Aysel is one of the passengers on a plane that crashes into the sea. She is not found in the search conducted after the accident, and four years later, the court assumes she is dead and allows Turgut to remarry. However, Aysel survives after being washed up on a deserted island. On the day Turgut married Nuran, he was stunned to see Aysel arrive in Istanbul. He couldn't bring himself to tell Nuran about the situation. Aysel, on one hand, spent time with Cahit to make Turgut jealous, while on the other hand, she was tormented by the guilt of hiding her true identity from her own daughter, Nilgün.
İlk Göz Ağrısı
1963
7.0Aysel is one of the passengers on a plane that crashes into the sea. She is not found in the search conducted after the accident, and four years later, the court assumes she is dead and allows Turgut to remarry. However, Aysel survives after being washed up on a deserted island. On the day Turgut married Nuran, he was stunned to see Aysel arrive in Istanbul. He couldn't bring himself to tell Nuran about the situation. Aysel, on one hand, spent time with Cahit to make Turgut jealous, while on the other hand, she was tormented by the guilt of hiding her true identity from her own daughter, Nilgün.
İlk Göz Ağrısı
1963
6.8No synopsis available yet.
Bal Kız: Şenlik Var
1974
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Tilki Leman
1958
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Vahşi Bir Kız Sevdim
1972
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Vahşi Bir Kız Sevdim
1972
NRAli was raised by his stepfather. Adnan, who caused the death of the little boy's father, also mistreats Ali. Ali, whose mother is ill, has no choice but to put up with Adnan. He did not go to school and grew up in a stable, alongside horses. With his mother's death, there is no reason for him to stay with Adnan. When he is falsely accused of theft, he jumps into a lake to commit suicide. Gül, who works in the entertainment tent, finds Ali unconscious. The young man has become part of the entertainment caravan run by Ahmet and his family. For the first time since his childhood, he has tasted peace and love. When the caravan stops at the town he fled from, he gets into a fight to protect Gül. The young man, who is a police officer, is forced to confront Adnan again. The malicious man is determined to ruin Ali's youth as well as his childhood.
Istırap
1974
NRAli was raised by his stepfather. Adnan, who caused the death of the little boy's father, also mistreats Ali. Ali, whose mother is ill, has no choice but to put up with Adnan. He did not go to school and grew up in a stable, alongside horses. With his mother's death, there is no reason for him to stay with Adnan. When he is falsely accused of theft, he jumps into a lake to commit suicide. Gül, who works in the entertainment tent, finds Ali unconscious. The young man has become part of the entertainment caravan run by Ahmet and his family. For the first time since his childhood, he has tasted peace and love. When the caravan stops at the town he fled from, he gets into a fight to protect Gül. The young man, who is a police officer, is forced to confront Adnan again. The malicious man is determined to ruin Ali's youth as well as his childhood.
Istırap
1974
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Kül Kedisi
1961
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Kül Kedisi
1961
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Küçük Hanım Kar Tanesi
2007
9.0The people are divided into two groups: supporters of the Sultan and supporters of Mustafa Kemal. In addition to those who have crossed over to Anatolia, there are also many secret supporters of the National Forces in Istanbul. Müjgan is the daughter of Süleyman Sırrı Pasha. Talip is one of the volunteers of the Kuva-yi Milliye movement in Istanbul. Talip befriends Müjgan in order to access information through her father. However, Müjgan realizes Talip's true identity and intentions. Upon this realization, Müjgan voluntarily helps Talip. However, this help leads to the beginning of a love affair between the two.
Kalpaklılar
1959
9.0The people are divided into two groups: supporters of the Sultan and supporters of Mustafa Kemal. In addition to those who have crossed over to Anatolia, there are also many secret supporters of the National Forces in Istanbul. Müjgan is the daughter of Süleyman Sırrı Pasha. Talip is one of the volunteers of the Kuva-yi Milliye movement in Istanbul. Talip befriends Müjgan in order to access information through her father. However, Müjgan realizes Talip's true identity and intentions. Upon this realization, Müjgan voluntarily helps Talip. However, this help leads to the beginning of a love affair between the two.
Kalpaklılar
1959
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Beyaz Güvercin
1963
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Beyaz Güvercin
1963
6.5A white-slave gang, specializing in young girls, is unmasked by a journalist.
Those Would-Be Girls
1967
6.5A white-slave gang, specializing in young girls, is unmasked by a journalist.
Those Would-Be Girls
1967
10.0A man who wants to raise his daughter, Aysegul, away from modern life moves to a mountain with his daughter. One day a handsome, bankrupt man comes to mountains. Aysegul falls for him, which led her to join the corrupt modern life.
Wild Bride
1965
10.0A man who wants to raise his daughter, Aysegul, away from modern life moves to a mountain with his daughter. One day a handsome, bankrupt man comes to mountains. Aysegul falls for him, which led her to join the corrupt modern life.
Wild Bride
1965
7.0A love story of a rich but diseased woman who lives a very fast and colorful life with a pilot who is crippled by an accident. An adventure from conscience to love.
Blue Scarf
1971
7.0The film tells the story of a married businessman who falls in love with a young woman he meets abroad.
Akdeniz Şarkısı
1963
7.0The film tells the story of a married businessman who falls in love with a young woman he meets abroad.
Akdeniz Şarkısı
1963
8.0Major Kemal is the aide-de-camp to Halil Pasha, the Minister of War. One day, Pasha's daughter Şükran and her friends play a prank on him. Kemal and Şükran meet because of this prank and eventually fall in love. Şükran and Kemal promise to love each other as long as the lamp at Yeşil Köşk burns. However, Interior Minister Osman Pasha wants to marry Şükran to his son. When Kemal learns of this, he leaves for the Arabian Peninsula to join the Yemen War, which has just broken out.
Yeşil Köşkün Lambası
1960
8.0Major Kemal is the aide-de-camp to Halil Pasha, the Minister of War. One day, Pasha's daughter Şükran and her friends play a prank on him. Kemal and Şükran meet because of this prank and eventually fall in love. Şükran and Kemal promise to love each other as long as the lamp at Yeşil Köşk burns. However, Interior Minister Osman Pasha wants to marry Şükran to his son. When Kemal learns of this, he leaves for the Arabian Peninsula to join the Yemen War, which has just broken out.
Yeşil Köşkün Lambası
1960
9.0Realizing that they live independent lives when they complete their education and return to their homeland, Mehmet and Fatma decide to give their relationship a last chance.
Wind of Youth
1964
9.0Realizing that they live independent lives when they complete their education and return to their homeland, Mehmet and Fatma decide to give their relationship a last chance.
Wind of Youth
1964
7.5A beautiful and talented young girl could not find peace in the places where she worked. At this time, she also falls in love with a very rich and famous shipowner. But she can not seize an opportunity to show himself
The Most Beautiful Woman in the World
1968
5.5The story tells of a famous cabaret singer's struggle with fame. Türkan is a singer whose fame has spread throughout the country. She lives surrounded by a fan base. One day, she is captivated by Ömer, whom she sees on stage at the cabaret where she works. However, Ömer has tuberculosis. Türkan's interest intensifies the severity of his illness. He has been in love with Türkan since his student days. Türkan learns of this love from someone else. She will not remain indifferent to the sincerity she has been missing for years. However, Ömer is not the only one in love with the beautiful woman. Her wealthy boss is determined not to give up on Türkan.
Tapılacak Kadın
1967
5.5The story tells of a famous cabaret singer's struggle with fame. Türkan is a singer whose fame has spread throughout the country. She lives surrounded by a fan base. One day, she is captivated by Ömer, whom she sees on stage at the cabaret where she works. However, Ömer has tuberculosis. Türkan's interest intensifies the severity of his illness. He has been in love with Türkan since his student days. Türkan learns of this love from someone else. She will not remain indifferent to the sincerity she has been missing for years. However, Ömer is not the only one in love with the beautiful woman. Her wealthy boss is determined not to give up on Türkan.
Tapılacak Kadın
1967
9.0Escaping from home, Ülker meets and marries a blind composer in the hotel where she is staying, but suffering does not leave Ülker in her new life.
Buruk Acı
1969
9.0Escaping from home, Ülker meets and marries a blind composer in the hotel where she is staying, but suffering does not leave Ülker in her new life.
Buruk Acı
1969






