Tunca Yönder

Acting

Tunca Yönder

Born February 24, 1938 · Ankara, Türkiye

Died February 4, 2020 · aged 81

No biography available.

Known For

Two WomenTwo Women · 1992
Two Women
5.71992
MovieDrama
A prostitute lays a rape charge against a politician and an unexpected friendship develops between her and the politician's wife.
The 80th StepThe 80th Step · 1996
The 80th Step
9.01996
MovieDrama
The story of a group of former activist friends who came together after September 12 and questioned the past.
ŞarkıcıŞarkıcı · 2001
Şarkıcı
7.02001
MovieDramaMusic
Sevda Erses is a singer who has devoted herself to Turkish classical music and strives to be principled in her work. She is careful not to go beyond professional relationships with her boss and listeners, which is why her career has stagnated. As part of her Anatolian tour with a company, Erses also gives concerts in a small town. The singer not only receives great interest from the local people but also unintentionally captivates the town's leader. However, her heart belongs to an engineer she met in the same town.
Afife JaleAfife Jale · 1987
Afife Jale
6.01987
MovieDrama
The 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.
The Man in the StreetThe Man in the Street · 1995
The Man in the Street
8.01995
MovieDrama
The film tells the tale of a man who gets involved in smuggling. Hasan works as a steward on a ship. During their trip to Marseilles, he makes a deal with an Armenian man to smuggle goods into İstanbul. He brings the goods with his friend Yakup to İstanbul without being caught at customs. Several times, he calls furrier Nubar who is to receive the goods, yet he cannot reach him. This worries Hasan and Yakup who want to deliver the goods without being caught. Unable to contact Nubar, Hasan goes to the shop of the other partner, Leon. He learns that Nubar has been arrested after a tip off was made. Leon is also afraid and tells Hasan to take the goods back. Wanting to get the job done, Hasan will make the deal he wants with Leon. (Meltem İşler Sevindi)
Istanbul, My LoveIstanbul, My Love · 2007
Istanbul, My Love
8.02007
MovieDrama
Irini, a young Greek woman, comes to İstanbul to trace the roots of her family.
Ağrı'ya DönüşAğrı'ya Dönüş · 1994
Ağrı'ya Dönüş
10.01994
MovieDrama
You Sing Your SongsYou Sing Your Songs · 1986
You Sing Your Songs
6.71986
MovieDrama
The film tells the story of Hayri's experiences after his release from prison following the September 12 coup. Hayri, who was imprisoned during the coup, is released after serving his sentence. However, he finds that many things have changed since his release. His old friends have lost the values they once fought for, and some have become famous businessmen. Hayri struggles to accept this change in his fellow activists. Unable to adapt to his surroundings, he will go to Konya to serve his exile sentence.

Filmography

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Afife JaleAfife Jale · 1987
Afife Jale
6.01987
MovieDrama
The 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.
The Man in the StreetThe Man in the Street · 1995
The Man in the Street
8.01995
MovieDrama
The film tells the tale of a man who gets involved in smuggling. Hasan works as a steward on a ship. During their trip to Marseilles, he makes a deal with an Armenian man to smuggle goods into İstanbul. He brings the goods with his friend Yakup to İstanbul without being caught at customs. Several times, he calls furrier Nubar who is to receive the goods, yet he cannot reach him. This worries Hasan and Yakup who want to deliver the goods without being caught. Unable to contact Nubar, Hasan goes to the shop of the other partner, Leon. He learns that Nubar has been arrested after a tip off was made. Leon is also afraid and tells Hasan to take the goods back. Wanting to get the job done, Hasan will make the deal he wants with Leon. (Meltem İşler Sevindi)