Yüksel Arıcı

Acting

Yüksel Arıcı

Born March 7, 1963 · Adana, Turkey (age 63)

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Kanımdaki BarutKanımdaki Barut · 2009
Kanımdaki Barut
4.02009
Movie
RefugeeRefugee · 2008
Refugee
2008
MovieDrama
Sivan, at around the age of 20, is a native of the Southeastern region of Anatolia. His father Saho is the leader of the Givdanli tribe who stays distant both to the state and to the insurgents who are influent in the region, in order to secure its existence. One day, Sivan meets with the girl he loves, Berfin in a field around the village. The same day the field is burnt by saboteurs and the whole harvest of the village is wasted. The investigation initiated after the incident, changes Sivan's life drastically. Taken in for an interrogation, Sivan is caught between the police and the insurgents. Thinking his son's life is in peril, Saho assures Sivan's fleeing out of the country. Taken to Germany by the help of a illegal network, Sivan is located in a refugee camp. However, in this new land whose language is alien to him, Sivan will go through an ordeal which will add a new dimension to the residue of his experiences in Turkey.
Balkan BalkanBalkan Balkan · 1993
Balkan Balkan
1993
MovieDrama
AylaklarAylaklar · 1995
Aylaklar
1995
MovieDrama
A film depicting the final days of the Ottoman Empire through the eyes of the heirs living in a mansion left behind by an Ottoman pasha. The pasha's grandson, his dreamer husband, his alcoholic daughter, and many unemployed and idle friends sell their last possessions and live a pleasant but melancholic life.
Five Minarets in New YorkFive Minarets in New York · 2010
Five Minarets in New York
5.52010
MovieDrama
Two Turkish anti-terrorist agents are sent to New York City on a mission to find and bring back the dangerous Islamic leader codenamed "Dajjal", believed to be hiding in there. Working with the FBI and NYPD, the agents orchestrate the arrest of Hadji Gumus, a well-respected Muslim scholar and family man who years before fled to the United States after being released from a Turkish prison, where he served time for murder. This tale love, friendship, peace and prejudices, takes us on a journey seeking to answer the question of whether innocence or guilt even matters to one who lusts for vengeance.
ŞaraŞara · 1999
Şara
7.01999
MovieFamilyDrama
Şara was born and raised in Istanbul, is a law student in her final year, and is an educated tribal girl. She learns that her father, whom she has never met, is seriously ill and goes to her hometown to see him. At first, her family, tribe, and step-siblings are prejudiced against her and avoid her, but she later establishes a good dialogue with them and wins their affection. Thanks to her education, she will educate and raise awareness among the people there. However, this requires a difficult struggle. According to tribal customs, girls are not entitled to inheritance, so after her father's death, her uncles demand that Şara renounce her inheritance, but she refuses. By resisting the injustices committed against defenseless, uneducated women and girls, she finds herself face to face with death. Through her education and love, she will single-handedly defy an entire tribe, shatter their traditions, and bring them to their knees.
KilitKilit · 2006
Kilit
2006
MovieDramaCrime
Karayel PoyrazKarayel Poyraz · 2015
Karayel Poyraz
2015
Movie

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RefugeeRefugee · 2008
Refugee
2008
MovieDrama
Sivan, at around the age of 20, is a native of the Southeastern region of Anatolia. His father Saho is the leader of the Givdanli tribe who stays distant both to the state and to the insurgents who are influent in the region, in order to secure its existence. One day, Sivan meets with the girl he loves, Berfin in a field around the village. The same day the field is burnt by saboteurs and the whole harvest of the village is wasted. The investigation initiated after the incident, changes Sivan's life drastically. Taken in for an interrogation, Sivan is caught between the police and the insurgents. Thinking his son's life is in peril, Saho assures Sivan's fleeing out of the country. Taken to Germany by the help of a illegal network, Sivan is located in a refugee camp. However, in this new land whose language is alien to him, Sivan will go through an ordeal which will add a new dimension to the residue of his experiences in Turkey.
ŞaraŞara · 1999
Şara
7.01999
MovieFamilyDrama
Şara was born and raised in Istanbul, is a law student in her final year, and is an educated tribal girl. She learns that her father, whom she has never met, is seriously ill and goes to her hometown to see him. At first, her family, tribe, and step-siblings are prejudiced against her and avoid her, but she later establishes a good dialogue with them and wins their affection. Thanks to her education, she will educate and raise awareness among the people there. However, this requires a difficult struggle. According to tribal customs, girls are not entitled to inheritance, so after her father's death, her uncles demand that Şara renounce her inheritance, but she refuses. By resisting the injustices committed against defenseless, uneducated women and girls, she finds herself face to face with death. Through her education and love, she will single-handedly defy an entire tribe, shatter their traditions, and bring them to their knees.

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Ay Büyürken UyuyamamAy Büyürken Uyuyamam · 2011
Ay Büyürken Uyuyamam
3.82011
MovieDrama
The action takes place in Aegean region. Melek is the most beautiful woman in the village. She is liked by more men. She get divorce with her husband and this annoys the rest of the villagers. They both want her and hate her. Melek is liked by the most rich man in the village Dönek Husam even though he is married. He wants only to sleep with her but she doesn't love him. He starts to pressure Melek more and more and by the end he hates her and even organize her murder. Melek's daughter's ex-fıancè Yaman has a sexual interest in Melek. He has just returned from the army and he needs sex with a mature and experienced woman. Yaman attacks Melek and tries to rape her but she hits him. Melek starts an avanture with Mert. Dönek Husam campaigning Melek for a witch and he and the other men decide they have to kill her. Melek tries to escape from the village but the men attacks her and kill her with stones.
Çinliler GeliyorÇinliler Geliyor · 2006
Çinliler Geliyor
3.22006
MovieComedy
In a typical western Anatolian town with two-story wooden houses, a square, and narrow streets, Liberation Day is approaching. A group of locals has formed a choir and begun preparations for a classical music concert for Liberation Day. The choir is nearing the end of its rehearsals. Although the choir is not entirely harmonious, they have managed to achieve a certain unity and are now in their final rehearsals before Independence Day. They are all working together on Sadettin Kaynak's piece titled "Spring Is Over, Autumn Is Over." Everyone is filled with excitement for the upcoming concert. When the town wakes up the next day, everything seems to be the same as before, until two large black jeeps appear at the town limits and stop in front of the town hall. From the moment the three or four Chinese men who emerge from the jeeps, accompanied by a Turkish businessman, head toward the town hall steps, nothing in the town will ever be the same again.

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