Born in Istanbul in 1959, he is a celebrated Turkish filmmaker known for his visually stunning and contemplative cinema. He studied electrical engineering at Boğaziçi University before turning to photography and later film. His work often explores themes of existentialism, family, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of Turkey's diverse landscapes. Acclaimed films such as "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" and "Winter Sleep" have earned him multiple awards, including the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes.
WINTER SLEEP
Winter Sleep is a poignant and introspective drama set in the strikingly beautiful and remote Cappadocia region of Turkey. The film explores the...
ONCE UPON A TIME
Once Upon a Time is a Turkish drama film that follows the story of a retired actor who decides to live a quiet life in a remote village. As he gets to...
ONCE UPON A TIME IN ANATOLIA
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a slow-burning, meditative drama that follows a group of men on a night-long search for a buried body in the Anatolian...