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.

Directed

1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1971) — Director
2. Karanlıkta Uyananlar (1964) — Director
3. Öksüzler (1973) — Director
4. Otobüs Yolcuları (1961) — Director
5. They Call Me Fosforlu (1969) — Director
6. Sezercik Küçük Mücahit (1974) — Director
7. Tövbekar (1977) — Director
8. Cici Can (1963) — Director
9. Bağdat Hırsızı (1968) — Director
10. Analar Ölmez (1976) — Director
11. Rıfat Diye Biri (1962) — Director
12. Kanun Benim (1966) — Director
13. Golden Boy in Beirut (1967) — Director
14. Silah ve Namus (1971) — Director
15. The Angry Young Man (1964) — Director
16. Sahtekar (1972) — Director
17. Yılan Soyu (1969) — Director
18. Korkunç Şüphe (1964) — Director
19. Dağlar Şahini (1969) — Director
20. İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi (1973) — Director
21. Affet Beni (1967) — Director
22. Haşhaş (1975) — Director
23. Krallar Ölmez (1967) — Director
24. Beyoğlu Canavarı (1968) — Director
25. Sahipsizler (1974) — Director
26. Horrible Rape (1972) — Director
27. Bu Şehrin Belalısı (1966) — Director
28. Nöri Kantar Ailesi (1975) — Director
29. Aşkım Günahımdır (1968) — Director
30. Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları (1975) — Director
31. Belalı Hayat (1968) — Director
32. Son Vurgun (1968) — Director
33. Düşman Aşıklar (1967) — Director
34. Yiğit Yaralı Olur (1966) — Director
35. Binbir Gece Masalları (1972) — Director
36. Ölüm Saati (1967) — Director
37. Şafak Sökmesin (1968) — Director
38. Harakiri: Yaşam Kavgası — Director
39. Ayrılan Yollar (1962) — Director
40. Can Pazarı (1976) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Expat Şaban (1985) — Şaban'ın Yol Arkadaşı
2. Sezercik Küçük Mücahit (1974) — Mezarcı
3. İstanbul Kan Ağlarken (1951)
4. On The Rainy Night "Gulperi" (2015)