Ertem Göreç
Biography
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 over a decade. In the 1950s, Göreç served as an assistant director to prominent filmmakers such as Orhan M. Arıburnu, Atıf Yılmaz, Abdurrahman Palay, and Memduh Ün. He made his directorial debut with Kanlı Sevda in 1960. His most acclaimed work, Karanlıkta Uyananlar (1964), is considered a milestone in Turkish social realist cinema, addressing labor issues and workers' rights. Throughout his career, Göreç directed numerous films that explored social themes, leaving a lasting impact on Turkish cinema. He passed away in Istanbul at the age of 89.
Personal Details
Movies (50)
Karanlıkta Uyananlar
Director (Directing)
2016
On The Rainy Night "Gulperi"
2015
Kocamın Karısı
Director (Directing)
1987
Güldürme Beni
Director (Directing)
1986
Expat Şaban
as Şaban'ın Yol Arkadaşı
1985
Tövbekar
Director (Directing)
1977
Kan Kardeşler
Director (Directing)
1977
Perişan
Director (Directing)
1976
İki Kızgın Adam
Director (Directing)
1976
Can Pazarı
Director (Directing)
1976
Analar Ölmez
Director (Directing)
1976
The Lady Wants a Motor Boat
Writer (Writing)
1976
Haşhaş
Director (Directing)
1975
Nöri Kantar Ailesi
Director (Directing)
1975
Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları
Director (Directing)
1975
Sezercik Küçük Mücahit
as Mezarcı
1974
Sahipsizler
Director (Directing)
1974
Anadolu Ekspresi
Director (Directing)
1973
İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi
Director (Directing)
1973
Dertli
Director (Directing)
1973
Öksüzler
Director (Directing)
1973
Binbir Gece Masalları
Director (Directing)
1972
Sahtekar
Director (Directing)
1972
Horrible Rape
Director (Directing)
1972
Silah ve Namus
Director (Directing)
1971
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Director (Directing)
1971
Yılan Soyu
Director (Directing)
1969
Dağlar Şahini
Director (Directing)
1969
Hancı
Director (Directing)
1969
Bana Derler Fosforlu
Director (Directing)
1969
Bağdat Hırsızı
Director (Directing)
1968
Beyoğlu Canavarı
Director (Directing)
1968
Aşkım Günahımdır
Director (Directing)
1968
Belalı Hayat
Director (Directing)
1968
Son Vurgun
Director (Directing)
1968
Şafak Sökmesin
Director (Directing)
1968
Düşman Aşıklar
Editor (Editing)
1967
Affet Beni
Director (Directing)
1967
Krallar Ölmez
Director (Directing)
1967
Golden Boy in Beirut
Director (Directing)
1967
Ölüm Saati
Director (Directing)
1967
Kanun Benim
Director (Directing)
1966
Bu Şehrin Belalısı
Director (Directing)
1966
Yiğit Yaralı Olur
Director (Directing)
1966
Korkunç Şüphe
Director (Directing)
1964
The Angry Young Man
Director (Directing)
1964
Cici Can
Director (Directing)
1963
Rıfat Diye Biri
Director (Directing)
1962
Otobüs Yolcuları
Director (Directing)
1961
Ölüm Peşimizde
Writer (Writing)
1960