Ertem Göreç
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- December 19, 1931
- Died
- March 12, 2021
- Birthplace
- Bursa, Turkey
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.
Filmography
On The Rainy Night "Gulperi" 2015
Actor
Kocamın Karısı 1987
Director
Güldürme Beni 1986
Director
Expat Şaban 1985
as Şaban'ın Yol Arkadaşı, Production Director
Tövbekar 1977
Director
Kan Kardeşler 1977
Director
Perişan 1976
Director
İki Kızgın Adam 1976
Director
The Lady Wants a Motor Boat 1976
Writer, Director
Analar Ölmez 1976
Director
Can Pazarı 1976
Director
Haşhaş 1975
Director
Nöri Kantar Ailesi 1975
Director
Harakiri 1975
Director
Tatlı Cadı'nın Maceraları 1975
Director
Sezercik Küçük Mücahit 1974
as Mezarcı, Director
Sahipsizler 1974
Director
Anadolu Ekspresi 1973
Director
Öksüzler 1973
Director
Dertli 1973
Director
İki Bin Yılın Sevgilisi 1973
Director
Ölüm Dönemeci 1972
Director
Binbir Gece Masalları 1972
Director
Sahtekar 1972
Director
Horrible Rape 1972
Director
Silah ve Namus 1971
Director
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1971
Director
Yılan Soyu 1969
Director
Deli Murat 1969
Director
They Call Me Fosforlu 1969
Director
Hancı 1969
Director
Dağlar Şahini 1969
Director
Bağdat Hırsızı 1968
Director
Beyoğlu Canavarı 1968
Director
Sabahsız Geceler 1968
Director
Şafak Sökmesin 1968
Director
Son Vurgun 1968
Director
Belalı Hayat 1968
Director
Aşkım Günahımdır 1968
Director
Düşman Aşıklar 1967
Editor, Director
Ölüm Saati 1967
Director
Golden Boy in Beirut 1967
Director
Krallar Ölmez 1967
Director
Affet Beni 1967
Director
Kanun Benim 1966
Director
Bu Şehrin Belalısı 1966
Director
Yiğit Yaralı Olur 1966
Director
Karanlıkta Uyananlar 1964
Director
Korkunç Şüphe 1964
Director
The Angry Young Man 1964
Director
Cici Can 1963
Director
Rıfat Diye Biri 1962
Director
Ayrılan Yollar 1962
Director
Otobüs Yolcuları 1961
Director
Ölüm Peşimizde 1960
Writer
Ateşten Damla 1960
Assistant Director
Three Friends 1958
Screenplay
Lejyon Dönüşü 1957
Writer
Nasreddin Hodja and Tamerlane 1954
Editor
İstanbul Kan Ağlarken 1951
Actor
Credits from TMDB.