Acting
Burak Gülgen
Acting
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Feature Films (9)
Famous singer Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) lives a peaceful, happy life alongside his wife Sevil (Nilgün Akçaoğlu) and young son Cengiz. Their world is suddenly shattered when a vengeful criminal from Ferdi's past named Naci, accompanied by a ruthless gang, breaks into their home and takes the family hostage. Robbed of their assets and trapped by blackmail—having been compromised by the gang's malicious evidence against Sevil—Ferdi and his family are paralyzed, unable to turn to the police for help. Forced to suffer in silence and pretend the nightmare never happened, the family struggles to maintain a normal life while Naci's menacing shadow looms over them, threatening to destroy everything they hold dear.
I'm Ashamed
Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) is a hardworking nightclub singer raising his young son, Burak (Burak Gülgen), as a single father after losing his wife years earlier. Exhausted by late-night performances and demanding schedules, Ferdi struggles with immense guilt over not being able to dedicate enough time to his son. His life is turned upside down when Burak is involved in a sudden, life-threatening incident. Forced to confront his priorities and the fragile bond with his child, Ferdi undergoes a deeply emotional journey—fighting to protect his son and reshape his world around what truly matters before it is too late.
Oh, If Only I Were a Child
Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) works as a dedicated, hard-working musician striving to achieve success and recognition in the bustling music industry while remaining true to his humble roots. When he meets a young woman from a wealthy background, a deep and passionate romance blossoms between them, defying the stark social barriers separating their worlds. However, their happiness is constantly threatened by ambitious rivals and societal pressures designed to break them apart. As Ferdi climbs toward stardom, the emotional toll of fame, misunderstandings, and external interference push their relationship to its absolute breaking point, forcing both lovers to discover whether true affection can survive the glitz and cruelty of the entertainment world.
Even Stars Fall
Johanna, a feisty 17-year-old German girl with dreams of becoming a fashion designer, discovers her biological father is Turkish. Without telling him of their relationship, she gets a job at his elegant restaurant and disaster follows.
Karamuk
The political drama "Zincirbozan" was written by journalist Avni Özgürel, and depicted the period between 1979 and 1983, the most tumultous years in the recent Turkish history. Zincirbozan shows a chronology of the most significant events in this period , such as the assassination of the famous journalist Abdi İpekçi, the escalating terrorism in the run up to the 1980 military coup, the futile attempts of politicians to stop the turmoil and terror on the streets, the military taking over the government, and the exiling of the political figures, and depicts the period with new insights into its less known aspects. The movie is named after the Zincirbozan military complex in the city of Çanakkale, where the leading politicans of the period were interned.
Zincirbozan
Major Şahin and Captain Hasan, who fought against the Greeks in Cyprus, are captured by enemy soldiers. After enduring prolonged torture, the two soldiers are handed over to Turkey under an agreement. However, having suffered severe trauma from the torture they endured, the two soldiers struggle to continue living. Meanwhile, Major Şahin's son is killed. Şahin, taking his comrade Hasan with him, sets out to track down his son's killers.
