Yavuz Özkan

Yavuz Özkan

Yavuz Özkan was a Turkish film director, screenwriter, and producer who was active in the Turkish film industry from the 1970s to the 2000s. He is best known for his films that deal with social and political issues, and for his collaborations with some of the leading actors of Turkish cinema. Özkan began his career as an assistant director on several films in the early 1970s. He made his directorial debut in 1975 with the film "Anayurt Oteli" (The Hotel Anatolia), which was a critical and commercial success. The film won several awards at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, including the award for Best Film. Özkan went on to direct a number of successful films, including "Nehir" (The River, 1977), "Yol" (The Road, 1982), and "Hakkari'de Bir Mevsim" (A Season in Hakkari, 1983). These films are known for their realistic portrayal of Turkish society and for their strong political messages. Özkan was also a prolific screenwriter. He wrote the screenplays for many of his own films, as well as for films directed by other directors. He was a member of the Writers' Union of Turkey and was awarded the union's Grand Prize for his screenplay for the film "Yol". Özkan was a leading figure in Turkish cinema for over three decades. His films were widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and he won numerous awards for his work. He was a committed and passionate filmmaker who used his films to explore important social and political issues. In addition to his work in film, Özkan was also active in theater and television. He directed several plays and television series, and he was a member of the board of directors of the Istanbul State Theater. Özkan passed away in 2019 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife and two children. His legacy lives on through his films, which continue to be screened and studied by film lovers around the world. IMDb mini bio by YusufPiskin

  • Title: Yavuz Özkan
  • Popularity: 0.476
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1942-07-21
  • Place of Birth: Yozgat, Turkey
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Yavuz Özkan Movies

  • 1972
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    Thirsty for Love: Sex and Murder

    Thirsty for Love: Sex and Murder

    4.8 1972 HD

    An introvert party goer in '60s makes it a habit of kidnapping meretricious female models to hidden spots out to wild nature to rape them, and of...

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  • 1971
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    Kara Gün

    Kara Gün

    1 1971 HD

    The experiences of a young man who is in love with the daughter of a prostitute

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  • 1988
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    Umut Yarına Kaldı

    Umut Yarına Kaldı

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1975
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    Yarış

    Yarış

    1 1975 HD

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  • 1985
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    L'arbre sous la mer

    L'arbre sous la mer

    7 1985 HD

    Based on a book by Nikos Athenassiadis titled A Naked Young Girl, this slight, uneven fantasy-romance takes place on an isolated Greek island with a...

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  • 2004
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    Hayal Kurma Oyunları

    Hayal Kurma Oyunları

    10 2004 HD

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  • 1987
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    Yağmur Kaçakları

    Yağmur Kaçakları

    4 1987 HD

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  • 2004
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    Hayal Kurma Oyunları

    Hayal Kurma Oyunları

    10 2004 HD

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  • 1992
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    Two Women

    Two Women

    3.5 1992 HD

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  • 1992
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    Two Women

    Two Women

    3.5 1992 HD

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  • 1994
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    Lobster Pot

    Lobster Pot

    6.5 1994 HD

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  • 1994
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    Lobster Pot

    Lobster Pot

    6.5 1994 HD

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  • 1988
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    Umut Yarına Kaldı

    Umut Yarına Kaldı

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1988
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    Umut Yarına Kaldı

    Umut Yarına Kaldı

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1988
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    Umut Yarına Kaldı

    Umut Yarına Kaldı

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1995
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    Bir Kadının Anatomisi

    Bir Kadının Anatomisi

    1 1995 HD

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  • 1987
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    Yağmur Kaçakları

    Yağmur Kaçakları

    4 1987 HD

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  • 1989
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    Filim Bitti

    Filim Bitti

    1 1989 HD

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  • 1978
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    The Mine

    The Mine

    6.9 1978 HD

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  • 1990
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    Büyük Yalnızlık

    Büyük Yalnızlık

    5 1990 HD

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  • 1979
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    Demir Yol

    Demir Yol

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1987
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    Yağmur Kaçakları

    Yağmur Kaçakları

    4 1987 HD

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  • 1989
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    Filim Bitti

    Filim Bitti

    1 1989 HD

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  • 1975
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    Yarış

    Yarış

    1 1975 HD

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  • 1975
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    Yarış

    Yarış

    1 1975 HD

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  • 2011
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    İlkbahar Sonbahar

    İlkbahar Sonbahar

    1 2011 HD

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  • 2011
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    İlkbahar Sonbahar

    İlkbahar Sonbahar

    1 2011 HD

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  • 2011
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    İstanbul'da Aşk

    İstanbul'da Aşk

    1 2011 HD

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  • 2011
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    İstanbul'da Aşk

    İstanbul'da Aşk

    1 2011 HD

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  • 2007
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    İsimsiz

    İsimsiz

    1 2007 HD

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  • 2007
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    İsimsiz

    İsimsiz

    1 2007 HD

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  • 1997
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    Bir Erkeğin Anatomisi

    Bir Erkeğin Anatomisi

    1 1997 HD

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  • 1997
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    Bir Erkeğin Anatomisi

    Bir Erkeğin Anatomisi

    1 1997 HD

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  • 1995
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    Bir Kadının Anatomisi

    Bir Kadının Anatomisi

    1 1995 HD

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  • 1995
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    Bir Kadının Anatomisi

    Bir Kadının Anatomisi

    1 1995 HD

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  • 1994
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    Lobster Pot

    Lobster Pot

    6.5 1994 HD

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  • 1978
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    The Mine

    The Mine

    6.9 1978 HD

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  • 1978
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    The Mine

    The Mine

    6.9 1978 HD

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  • 1994
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    Bir Sonbahar Hikayesi

    Bir Sonbahar Hikayesi

    6 1994 HD

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  • 1990
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    Büyük Yalnızlık

    Büyük Yalnızlık

    5 1990 HD

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  • 1990
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    Büyük Yalnızlık

    Büyük Yalnızlık

    5 1990 HD

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  • 1991
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    Ateş Üstünde Yürümek

    Ateş Üstünde Yürümek

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    Ateş Üstünde Yürümek

    Ateş Üstünde Yürümek

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    Ateş Üstünde Yürümek

    Ateş Üstünde Yürümek

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1979
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    Demir Yol

    Demir Yol

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1979
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    Demir Yol

    Demir Yol

    1 1979 HD

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  • 1989
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    Filim Bitti

    Filim Bitti

    1 1989 HD

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