Cahide Sonku

Acting

Cahide Sonku

Born December 27, 1916 · Sana'a, Yemen

Died March 18, 1981 · aged 64

Cahide Sonku (27 December 1912 – 18 March 1981) was a Turkish actress, model, writer and the first female film director in Turkey. Sonku was the founder of her own movie production company, Sonku Film, in 1950. Sonku' first theater and cinema experience was during her secondary school education. She was accepted into Darülbedayi when she was only 16 years old, and in time she took her place among…

Known For

A Song to Long ForA Song to Long For · 1953
A Song to Long For
5.21953
MovieRomanceDrama
The story of a teenager who becomes a famous singer with the help of a woman.
Kahpenin KızıKahpenin Kızı · 1952
Kahpenin Kızı
7.01952
MovieDrama
Yayla KartalıYayla Kartalı · 1945
Yayla Kartalı
10.01945
MovieDrama
Kovboy AliKovboy Ali · 1966
Kovboy Ali
7.01966
MovieActionAdventure
The story of a young man who, influenced by a movie he watched, aspires to become a cowboy.
Yahya PeygamberYahya Peygamber · 1965
Yahya Peygamber
9.01965
Movie
The film depicts the life of John the Baptist. Zechariah becomes father to a son. They name him John. At the same time Mary, who is under the protection of Zechariah, gives birth to Jesus. The people think that Zechariah fathered Mary’s child and kill him for it. Fearing the violence of the people, Zechariah’s wife Elizabeth is forced to flee the town with their son, John. But when John the Baptist grows up, he’ll return to the people to spread the word of God. (Meltem İşler Sevindi)
MıstıkMıstık · 1971
Mıstık
7.51971
Movie
KıskançKıskanç · 1942
Kıskanç
8.01942
Movie
Vatan ve Namık KemalVatan ve Namık Kemal · 1951
Vatan ve Namık Kemal
7.01951
MovieDramaHistory
The film depicts Namık Kemal's love for his country. The newspaper İbret, published by Namık Kemal and his friends, is shut down on the grounds that it incites the people to rebellion. Namık Kemal and his friends are sent into exile. On the ship they board to go into exile, Namık Kemal tells his friends about his play titled "Vatan" (Homeland). The play tells the story of Islam and Zekiye, who are in love with each other, and their struggle for their homeland. Islam forms a volunteer regiment to go to war. Zekiye joins the volunteers in male disguise, both to be close to Islam and to serve the homeland. Love for the homeland will bring Islam and Zekiye closer together.

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