A German filmmaker of Turkish descent, he is known for exploring themes of identity and multiculturalism. Born in 1973 in Hamburg, he studied at the University of Fine Arts of Hamburg. His breakthrough came with "Head-On" (2004), which won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. His work often reflects the immigrant experience and cultural intersections. Other notable films include "The Edge of Heaven" (2007) and "In the Fade" (2017), the latter winning a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
SOUL KITCHEN
Soul Kitchen is a 2009 German comedy-drama film that follows Zinos, a restaurant owner in Hamburg who struggles to keep his business afloat amidst...
AUS DEM NICHTS
In the Fade follows Katja, a grieving mother who loses her husband and son in a bombing attributed to neo-Nazis. As she fights for justice, the film...
THE EDGE OF HEAVEN
The Edge of Heaven tells the story of a Turkish man who befriends a prostitute and her daughter, leading to a series of intertwining events that...
IN THE FADE
In the Fade is a gripping drama that follows the story of a woman who seeks justice after her husband and son die in a terrorist attack. As she...
IN JULY
In July is a German romantic comedy that follows the story of Daniel, a shy and introverted school teacher, who embarks on a spontaneous road trip...