Ertem Göreç

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 Ar?burnu At?f Y?lmaz Abdurrahman Palay and Memduh Ün He made his directorial debut with Kanl? Sevda in 1960 His most acclaimed work Karanl?kta 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