Direction: Yilmaz Güney
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Yilmaz Güney. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 21
Direction Yilmaz Güney · Serif Gören
Cast Tarik Akan · Serif Sezer · Halil Ergün · Meral Orhonsoy
Synopsis The Road (1982) is a critically acclaimed film that won the Palme D'Or for Best Picture at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival. It offers a vivid and engaging depiction of contemporary Turkey through the perspectives of five inmates who are...
7.2
1K votes
7.2
1K votes
Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Nebahat Çehre · Hayati Hamzaoglu · Nihat Ziyalan
7.2
71 votes
7.2
71 votes
Direction Yilmaz Güney · Serif Gören
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Gülsen Alniaçik · Tuncel Kurtiz · Osman Alyanak
Synopsis Hope (1970) follows the journey of an uneducated man and his loved ones, whose survival hinges on his earnings as a horse-drawn carriage driver. Tragedy strikes when one of his horses is fatally hit by a car, and with neither...
7.1
77 votes
7.1
77 votes
Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Kerim Afsar · Azra Balkan · Civan Canova
Synopsis Friend (1974) follows the journey of Cemil, who, after turning his back on his humble beginnings and his peasant roots, has ascended to the ranks of the bourgeoisie as a prosperous businessman. Meanwhile, Azem, his childhood companion, has taken a...
6.9
24 votes
6.9
24 votes
Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Tuncel Kurtiz · Ayse Emel Mesci Kuray · Malik Berrichi · Nicolas Hossein
Synopsis The Wall (1983) is a poignant film produced in France, marking the final work of Turkish writer, director, and political activist Yilmaz Guney. Drawing from his own tumultuous experiences in his homeland, Guney crafted a narrative that mirrors the struggles...
6.8
130 votes
6.8
130 votes
Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Sevgi Can · Hayati Hamzaoglu · Enver Güney
Synopsis The Hungry Wolves (1969) follows the journey of Memed, a man on the run with a singular mission: to track down and eliminate bandits lurking in the mountains. His path crosses with a wealthy landowner seeking retribution for his father's...
6.7
21 votes
6.7
21 votes
Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Mehmet Büyükgüngör · Fatma Girik · Hayati Hamzaoglu
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Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Nebahat Çehre · Çetin Basaran · Enver Dönmez
Synopsis Nuri the Flea (1968) centers around the tale of a small town where a notorious figure, known by the moniker "Nuri the Flea," holds sway as the local bully. The narrative delves into the dynamics of this character's influence and...
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Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Fatma Girik · Süleyman Turan · Erol Tas
Synopsis Yarin son gundur (1971) follows the story of notorious criminals and romantic partners, Black Child (Guney) and Blue Child (Girik), who opt for a peaceful and straightforward existence, distancing themselves from their criminal past. However, their past pursuers and the...
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Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Müserref Tezcan · Kuzey Vargin · Aytaç Arman
Synopsis The Father (1971) follows the story of a man in Istanbul who struggles to provide for his family due to financial hardships. Desperate to secure a better future, he awaits the opportunity to emigrate to Germany. When his landlord's son,...
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Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Deniz Akar
Synopsis Piyade Osman (1970) follows the story of a notorious criminal who also happens to be a skilled photographer. His life takes an unexpected turn when a former lover, who is now a journalist, begins to expose his activities in the...
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Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Filiz Akin · Hayati Hamzaoglu · Memduh Ün
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Direction Serif Gören · Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Orhan Günsiray · Yonca Koray · Erol Tas
Synopsis Ibret (1971) follows the gripping tale of a notorious criminal known by the alias "Doctor," who manages to break out of prison and evade capture. The film delves into the thrilling cat-and-mouse game between the escaped convict and the authorities,...
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Direction Yilmaz Güney · Atif Yilmaz
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Yildirim Önal · Güven Sengil · Nuran Aksoy
Synopsis The Poor (1975) presents a semi-melodramatic narrative centered around three impoverished individuals who cross paths in a correctional facility, each having been incarcerated for different transgressions. Their shared experiences in prison form the backdrop for a tale of camaraderie, struggle,...
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Direction Serif Gören · Yilmaz Güney
Cast Erkan Yücel · Kamran Usluer · Adem Tolay · Ayse Emel Mesci Kuray
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Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Nebahat Çehre
Synopsis Horse, Woman and Gun (1966) follows the story of Alicik, a young man nurtured in the rugged mountain terrain as if he were a son of the wilderness. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a...
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Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Hayati Hamzaoglu · Bilal Inci · Atilla Olgaç
Synopsis Elegy (1972) follows the story of Coban and his four associates, who operate as smugglers in the harsh, isolated mountains. These men are as unforgiving and rugged as the terrain they inhabit, where their daily activities revolve around greed, peril,...
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Direction Yilmaz Güney · Alaeddin Perveroglu
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Mine Mutlu · Ayfer Feray · Nihat Ziyalan
Synopsis Bana Kursun Islemez (1967) follows the journey of Yadigar, a young man who leaves his rural village to seek fortune in the bustling city of Istanbul. Over the course of four years, Yadigar transforms from a humble villager into a...
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Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Feri Cansel · Nihat Ziyalan · Hayati Hamzaoglu
Synopsis Bir Çirkin Adam (1969) follows the story of Bino, a notorious hitman who is hired by the proprietors of a lively dance hall. The owners task Bino with eliminating Abbas, a formidable figure who extorts protection money from various dance...
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Direction Yilmaz Güney
Cast Yilmaz Güney · Hülya Darcan · Yildirim Gencer · Bilal Inci
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