About

Known credits:
47
Birthday:
1942-07-21
Place of birth:
Yozgat, Turkey
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Yavuz Özkan

Overview

Yavuz Özkan was a Turkish film director, screenwriter, and producer who was active in the Turkish film industry from the 1970s to the 2000s. He is best known for his films that deal with social and political issues, and for his collaborations with some of the leading actors of Turkish cinema.

Özkan began his career as an assistant director on several films in the early 1970s. He made his directorial debut in 1975 with the film "Anayurt Oteli" (The Hotel Anatolia), which was a critical and commercial success. The film won several awards at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, including the award for Best Film.

Özkan went on to direct a number of successful films, including "Nehir" (The River, 1977), "Yol" (The Road, 1982), and "Hakkari'de Bir Mevsim" (A Season in Hakkari, 1983). These films are known for their realistic portrayal of Turkish society and for their strong political messages.

Özkan was also a prolific screenwriter. He wrote the screenplays for many of his own films, as well as for films directed by other directors. He was a member of the Writers' Union of Turkey and was awarded the union's Grand Prize for his screenplay for the film "Yol".

Özkan was a leading figure in Turkish cinema for over three decades. His films were widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and he won numerous awards for his work. He was a committed and passionate filmmaker who used his films to explore important social and political issues.

In addition to his work in film, Özkan was also active in theater and television. He directed several plays and television series, and he was a member of the board of directors of the Istanbul State Theater.

Özkan passed away in 2019 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife and two children. His legacy lives on through his films, which continue to be screened and studied by film lovers around the world.

IMDb mini bio by YusufPiskin

Known for

Acting
1988 Umut Yarına Kaldı Actor N/A
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1985 L'arbre sous la mer Actor Thomas 58
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1975 Yarış Actor N/A
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1972 Thirsty for Love: Sex and Murder Actor 58
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1971 Kara Gün Actor N/A
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Directing
2011 İstanbul'da Aşk Directing Director N/A
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2011 İlkbahar Sonbahar Directing Director N/A
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2007 İsimsiz Directing Director N/A
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2004 Hayal Kurma Oyunları Directing Director 58
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1997 Bir Erkeğin Anatomisi Directing Director N/A
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1995 Bir Kadının Anatomisi Directing Director N/A
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1994 Lobster Pot Directing Director 59
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1994 Bir Sonbahar Hikayesi Directing Director 58
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1992 Two Women Directing Director 58
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1991 Ateş Üstünde Yürümek Directing Director N/A
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1990 Büyük Yalnızlık Directing Director 58
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1989 Filim Bitti Directing Director N/A
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1988 Umut Yarına Kaldı Directing Director N/A
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1987 Yağmur Kaçakları Directing Director 59
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1979 Demir Yol Directing Director N/A
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1978 The Mine Directing Director 59
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1975 Yarış Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2011 İstanbul'da Aşk Writing Screenplay N/A
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2011 İlkbahar Sonbahar Writing Screenplay N/A
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2007 İsimsiz Writing Screenplay N/A
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2004 Hayal Kurma Oyunları Writing Writer 58
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1997 Bir Erkeğin Anatomisi Writing Writer N/A
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1995 Bir Kadının Anatomisi Writing Writer N/A
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1994 Lobster Pot Writing Screenplay 59
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1992 Two Women Writing Screenplay 58
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1991 Ateş Üstünde Yürümek Writing Screenplay N/A
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1990 Büyük Yalnızlık Writing Writer 58
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1989 Filim Bitti Writing Screenplay N/A
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1988 Umut Yarına Kaldı Writing Screenplay N/A
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1987 Yağmur Kaçakları Writing Screenplay 59
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1979 Demir Yol Writing Writer N/A
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1978 The Mine Writing Writer 59
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1975 Yarış Writing Screenplay N/A
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Production
1995 Bir Kadının Anatomisi Production Producer N/A
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1994 Lobster Pot Production Producer 59
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1991 Ateş Üstünde Yürümek Production Producer N/A
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1990 Büyük Yalnızlık Production Producer 58
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1989 Filim Bitti Production Producer N/A
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1988 Umut Yarına Kaldı Production Producer N/A
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1987 Yağmur Kaçakları Production Producer 59
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1979 Demir Yol Production Producer N/A
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1978 The Mine Production Producer 59
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