Şerif Gören: Master Director of Turkish Cinema
Şerif Gören is one of the most important names in Turkish cinema. Gören, who entered the cinema industry in 1963 as an editor at Lale and Erman Film studios, soon began to shape his career by working as an assistant director alongside Yılmaz Güney. Korean Mehmet, Infantry Osman, profiteers ve Lesson He took part in important productions such as. During this period, he managed to make a name for himself in the world of cinema by editing the films Brave and the Beast and Ibret.
Directing Career and First Films
After the arrest of Yılmaz Güney, Gören left the unfinished Concern (1974) was completed. This film realistically portrayed the difficult living conditions of cotton-picking laborers. In 1981, Gören founded his own film company Anatolian Film IndustryHe started directing and producing by founding . During this period, he wrote the script of Yılmaz Güney Yol He created one of the masterpieces of Turkish cinema with the film (1981). Palme d'Or AwardBy winning the award, he made a great contribution to Turkish cinema.
International Success and Awards
Goren's Yol The film achieved great success internationally. This film won one of the most prestigious awards in Turkish cinema, Palme d'OrBy winning the tournament, Gören proved his talent worldwide. Metin Erksan'of Summer without water After his film, Gören became the name that brought the biggest international award to Turkish cinema. However, although Gören's aim was always to make artistic works, he had to turn to commercial productions due to circumstances.
Commercial Productions and Social Drama
Seen among commercial productions Bridge, Earthquake, Two Friends, Nehir, My Trouble Is Bigger Than The World, Mr. Dervish He brought to life such films as Germany, the Bitter Homeland The film attracted attention as a production with social drama elements. In this film, he dealt with the separation of families of Turkish workers in Germany and the phenomenon of external migration. With this production, Gören shaped his cinema with a social consciousness by drawing attention to social problems.
Arabesque Period and Rural Themes
In the early 1980s, Arabesque movies in the craze Did I Create Love?, Chain of the Broken Heart, I have no power in yelling He had the opportunity to work with the stars of the period in productions such as. These films stood out as works that reflected the spirit of the period. Şerif Gören's second term, Yol After starting with the movie, Log He focused on the relationship between humans and nature in his film. Gören brought a tense struggle for life to the cinema despite difficult shooting conditions.
Rural and Urban Themed Movies
Gören made three films set in rural areas in 1985: Frogs, Vengeance of the Snakes ve KanThese films met with the audience by addressing the deep-rooted problems of Turkish society. Frogs In his film, he examined the perspectives of village women on sexuality with a narrative close to a documentary. Then, he moved on to the urban trilogy You Sing Your Folk Songs ve Make room for love in your heart He produced works such as. These films are important works that question the social structure of the September 12 period.
Recent Studies and Their Impact
Ten Women While questioning the place of women in society with her film, Back Side of Beyoğlu He made an in-depth examination of Beyoğlu's past and present. Police In his film, he addressed the cultural conflict of Turkish workers in Germany. One of Gören's latest works, American, which dealt with the life and return of a Turkish businessman in America with comedic elements. This film stood out as a satire criticizing the American lifestyle and the influence of Hollywood.
Şerif Gören's Contributions to Cinema
To Turkish cinema Concern ve Yol Şerif Gören, who added great values with works such as, attracted attention with his ability to shoot films in every genre. Gören, who developed a fluent and fast-paced narrative style with the advantage of being an editor, has signed bold productions in terms of content and visuals. Gören, who renews himself in every period, has made important contributions to the development of Turkish cinema.
Awards Received by Şerif Gören
- 1975: 12th Golden Orange Film Festival – Best Director Award – Anxiety
- 1982: 35th Cannes Film Festival – Palme d’Or – The Road
- 1999: 36th Golden Orange Film Festival – Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2018: 25th International Adana Film Festival – Lifetime Achievement Award
Serif Gören's Films
Şerif Gören's filmography is quite extensive. 1970: Live Target, 1970: Infantry Osman, 1971: Exemplary, 1971: Fugitives, 1971: Profiteers, 1974: Anxiety, 1975: Bridge, 1976: Earthquake, 1976: Taxi Driver, 1977: Station, 1977: River, 1978: My Trouble Is Bigger Than The World, 1978: Dervish Bey, 1978: He Is Married, Whatever He Does Is Just Right, 1978: Poppy, 1979: Germany Is A Bitter Homeland, 1979: Did I Create Love, 1980: Break Your Heart's Chain, 1981: I Have No Strength In Crying, 1981: Any Woman, 1981: Road, 1982: Alişan, 1982: The Log, 1983: Derman, 1983: The Day the Sun Eclipsed, 1984: Escape, 1984: Secret Feelings, 1984: When the Sun Rises, 1985: Frogs, 1985: Revenge of the Snakes, 1986: Adam and Eve, 1986: The Back Side of Beyoğlu, 1986: Blood, 1986: You Sing Your Folk Songs, 1986: Hope Street, 1987: Mule Drivers, 1987: Ten Women, 1987: You Too Make Room for Love in Your Heart, 1988: Polizei, 1990: 1 Absurd Film, 1993: American, 2011: I Can't Sleep While the Moon Grows.
