About

Known credits:
54
Birthday:
1931-12-19
Place of birth:
Bursa, Turkey
Website:
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Ertem Göreç

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
2015 On The Rainy Night "Gulperi" Actor N/A
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1985 Expat Şaban Actor 59
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1974 Sezercik Küçük Mücahit Actor Mezarcı 58
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Directing
1987 Kocamın Karısı Directing Director N/A
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1977 Tövbekar Directing Director 59
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1977 Kan Kardeşler Directing Director N/A
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1976 Perişan Directing Director N/A
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1976 İki Kızgın Adam Directing Director N/A
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1976 Can Pazarı Directing Director N/A
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1976 The Lady Wants a Motor Boat Directing Director N/A
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1976 Analar Ölmez Directing Director 58
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1975 Haşhaş Directing Director 58
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1975 Nöri Kantar Ailesi Directing Director N/A
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1975 Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları Directing Director N/A
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1974 Sezercik Küçük Mücahit Directing Director 58
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1974 Sahipsizler Directing Director N/A
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1973 Anadolu Ekspresi Directing Director N/A
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1973 Öksüzler Directing Director 58
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1973 İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi Directing Director N/A
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1973 Dertli Directing Director N/A
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1972 Binbir Gece Masalları Directing Director N/A
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1972 Sahtekar Directing Director N/A
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1972 Horrible Rape Directing Director 59
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1971 Silah ve Namus Directing Director N/A
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1971 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Directing Director 58
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1969 Yılan Soyu Directing Director N/A
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1969 Hancı Directing Director N/A
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1969 Dağlar Şahini Directing Director N/A
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1969 Bana Derler Fosforlu Directing Director 59
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1968 Bağdat Hırsızı Directing Director 59
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1968 Beyoğlu Canavarı Directing Director N/A
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1968 Aşkım Günahımdır Directing Director N/A
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1968 Belalı Hayat Directing Director N/A
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1968 Son Vurgun Directing Director N/A
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1967 Düşman Aşıklar Directing Director N/A
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1967 Golden Boy in Beirut Directing Director 58
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1967 Krallar Ölmez Directing Director N/A
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1967 Affet Beni Directing Director N/A
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1967 Ölüm Saati Directing Director N/A
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1966 Kanun Benim Directing Director 59
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1966 Bu Şehrin Belalısı Directing Director N/A
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1966 Yiğit Yaralı Olur Directing Director N/A
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1964 Korkunç Şüphe Directing Director N/A
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1964 The Angry Young Man Directing Director N/A
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1964 Karanlıkta Uyananlar Directing Director 59
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1963 Cici Can Directing Director 59
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1962 Rıfat Diye Biri Directing Director 59
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1961 Otobüs Yolcuları Directing Director 59
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Writing
1976 The Lady Wants a Motor Boat Writing Writer N/A
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1960 Ölüm Peşimizde Writing Writer N/A
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1958 Three Friends Writing Screenplay 59
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1957 Lejyon Dönüşü Writing Writer N/A
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Editing
1967 Düşman Aşıklar Editing Editor N/A
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1954 Nasreddin Hodja and Tamerlane Editing Editor N/A
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