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Aliases: No known aliases

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Bursa, Turkey

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Movie Involvements: 46

TV Involvements: 0


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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6
Karanlıkta Uyananlar
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6

Karanlıkta Uyananlar

(1964) Director
Cici Can
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4

Cici Can

(1963) Director
Rıfat Diye Biri
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8

Rıfat Diye Biri

(1962) Director
Three Friends
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6

Three Friends

(1958) Screenplay
İkibin Yılın Sevgilisi
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İkibin Yılın Sevgilisi

(1973) Director
Bu Şehrin Belalısı
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Bu Şehrin Belalısı

(1966) Director
Düşman Aşıklar
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Düşman Aşıklar

(1967) Editor

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
1985 N/A
1974 Mezarcı
Year Character Movie/Tv

Directing

Year Role Movie/Tv
1987 Director
1977 Director
Director
1976 Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
1975 Director
Director
1974 Director
Director
1973 Director
Director
1972 Director
Director
1971 Director
1970 Director
1969 Director
Director
Director
Director
1968 Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
1967 Director
Director
Director
Director
1966 Director
Director
1964 Director
Director
1963 Director
1962 Director
1961 Director
Director
Year Role Movie/Tv

Writing

Editing

Year Role Movie/Tv
1967 Editor
1954 Editor
Year Role Movie/Tv

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