Directing

Savaş Eşici

Acting credits

In this satirical comedy, Sadri Alışık portrays Marko Paşa, a fictionalized version of the esteemed Ottoman physician and humanitarian Marko Apostolidis. The film humorously explores the character’s role as a compassionate listener to the public’s woes, reflecting the real-life saying “Tell your troubles to Marko Paşa”.

Marko Paşa

1967

10.0

A kind-hearted local tough, haunted by his reputation, struggles to reconcile his violent past with his desire to protect the vulnerable in his community.

Azrail Benim

1968

10.0

Sıtkı Bey asks Rauf Bey, a member of the bank's board, for help in obtaining a loan from the bank. Rauf Bey hopes to marry Sıtkı Bey's daughter in return for his help. Sıtkı Bey, who wants to make a big investment, tries to force Handan to marry Rauf. On the night of their engagement, Handan refuses to marry Rauf, revealing that she has been in a relationship with Nazmi for a long time. However, she eventually has no choice but to marry Rauf. Meanwhile, Nazmi, who has been falsely accused, is sent to prison for a murder he did not commit. Years later, their paths will cross again.

Güneşe Giden Yol

1965

4.7

Memed is a fugitive with a sole purpose to find and execute bandits in the mountains to avenge the death of his wife. One day he saves a woman from the hands of bandits…