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Ertem Göreç

Born December 19, 1931 · Bursa, Turkey

Died March 12, 2021 · aged 89

Ertem Göreç was a distinguished Turkish film director, screenwriter, and editor, recognized for his contributions to Turkish cinema, particularly in the social realist genre. Born in Bursa, he left his secondary education to pursue a career in sports, becoming a national basketball player. His passion for cinema led him to work as an editor under Orhan Atadeniz, where he honed his technical skills…

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Ölüm PeşimizdeÖlüm Peşimizde · 1960
Ölüm Peşimizde
★ 8.01960
MovieDramaCrime
Burhan works as a driver at the factory where his father works. He is also preparing to marry Zehra, one of the factory workers. Zehra's brother Hüsnü and the factory accountant Namık hatch a plan to rob the factory. They decide to rob the factory's treasurer. They agree with two more workers from the factory to help them. During the robbery, something goes wrong. Hüsnü kills the treasurer and one of the workers and escapes. Nazif Usta, who was at the factory at the time, is arrested at the scene and sentenced to death in court. However, Burhan will try to find the culprits to save his father.
Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs · 1971
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
★ 5.91971
MovieFantasyFamily
A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.
Ölüm DönemeciÖlüm Dönemeci · 1972
Ölüm Dönemeci
1972
MovieAdventureDrama
The film tells the story of a man who loses his memory. Murat is a famous and successful racing driver. He also owns a tyre factory. Before participating in the Turkish Rally, Kenan, Murat's cousin, plants a bomb in Murat's car. His aim is to kill Murat and take his fortune. In the accident, Murat's car explodes. As his body is not found, it is assumed that Murat is dead. However, after the accident, Murat has lost his memory and started a new life. But an event he experiences brings him back to his old life.
HarakiriHarakiri · 1975
Harakiri
★ 8.01975
MovieDrama
The film tells the story of two siblings whose father goes abroad to work. Tayfun applies for immigration to Australia in order to provide a good life for his children. His application is accepted, and he goes to Australia to work. While Tayfun is away, his daughter Çiğdem is raped by her boss İrfan and becomes pregnant. Bora, on the other hand, kills Irfan and goes to prison. When Tayfun learns of what has happened, he decides to return to Turkey. However, before returning, he has one last task to complete.
Three FriendsThree Friends · 1958
Three Friends
★ 6.41958
MovieDramaRomance
Three men live in an abandoned building and try to eke out a living by pooling their meagre resources. They come upon a lonely blind girl one night, befriend her, and take her in as their guest, pretending they are rich. They learn that 800 lira will cure her blindness. One of the three decides to get the money by any means necessary, because he has fallen in love with her.
Expat ŞabanExpat Şaban · 1985
Expat Şaban
★ 6.51985
MovieComedyFamily
Şaban is a poor man. In Germany, where Şaban went as a worker, tragicomic events happen.
Ayrılan YollarAyrılan Yollar · 1962
Ayrılan Yollar
★ 10.01962
MovieDramaAdventure
The story of three brothers working at a construction site in Anatolia.
Lejyon DönüşüLejyon Dönüşü · 1957
Lejyon Dönüşü
★ 7.01957
MovieAdventureDrama
The story of a doctor who loses his memory in Africa, returns to Istanbul, and falls in love again with his ex-girlfriend, whom he married.

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Sezercik Küçük MücahitSezercik Küçük Mücahit · 1974
Sezercik Küçük Mücahit
★ 4.81974
MovieDramaWar
The film tells the story of Sezer and those around him during troubled times in Cyprus. Lale is deeply shaken by the unexpected death of her husband Murat. Lale, a school teacher, marries Murat, a pilot officer. However, Murat dies in a plane crash. At this time, Lale, who is pregnant, moves in with Murat's sister Aynur, who lives in Cyprus. One day, Lale returns to Turkey for a short time. During this time, Aynur's house in Cyprus is raided by a group of EOKA militants. Aynur and her husband are killed. Lale's young son Sezer is rescued by a man who happens to be at the scene. Years later, Sezer learns the truth about his past as a result of an EOKA attack. He will do everything in his power to find his mother and inform the fighters about what happened.

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