Metin Erksan

Turkey in the 1960s and 1970s was one of the biggest producers of film in the world. In order to keep up with the demand, screenwriters and directors were copying scripts and remaking movies from all over the world. This documentary visits the fastest working directors, the most practical cameramen and the most hardheaded actors to have a closer look into the country's tumultuous history of movie making.

The film tells the story of the love between Nevin, a poor seamstress, and Kemal, the son of a wealthy businessman. Kemal and Nevin, who love each other, are making plans to get married. However, when Kemal's family strongly opposes the relationship, Kemal leaves home and starts working at a shipyard. The couple speeds up their wedding preparations. One day, while Nevin is at a fitting for a customer, she accidentally meets Eşref, the king of nightclubs. Eşref is captivated by Nevin's voice and beauty and wants to make her a singer. However, Nevin rejects his offer. Eşref, who wants to possess Nevin, will do everything in his power to separate her from Kemal.

A scheming tobacco farmer sets out to ruin his competition by diverting the local water to his own property.

A scheming tobacco farmer sets out to ruin his competition by diverting the local water to his own property.

12 year-old Gul becomes possessed by Satan after experimenting with a Ouija board. A troubled psychiatrist and an experienced exorcist become the girl’s only hope for salvation.

A wild girl who was raised by bears is found by humans when she rescues an injured man. She is brought to the city against her will, and is put in a stage show. She is discovered and saved by her family, and tries to find a way to take revenge on the people who imprisoned her.

On the Princes’ Islands to the south of Istanbul, the days are rainy and full of longing. Poor but proud painter Halil gets a job in one of the island’s villas, where he encounters the photograph of a beautiful woman and falls in love with her image.

Fatma is kidnapped several times by a wild man because she cannot be persuaded to marry. A third attempt at forced submission ends tragically for both, due to the young girl's fatal rebellion.

Fatma is kidnapped several times by a wild man because she cannot be persuaded to marry. A third attempt at forced submission ends tragically for both, due to the young girl's fatal rebellion.

Hayriye is afraid of the future. Every day, while waiting for his beloved Ali to return from fishing on the long wooden pier, she disappears one day; it is Ali' turn to wait.

Hayriye is afraid of the future. Every day, while waiting for his beloved Ali to return from fishing on the long wooden pier, she disappears one day; it is Ali' turn to wait.

Hamlet returns home from drama school in United States, after the cold-blooded assassination of her father by her uncle, who has married Hamlet’s mother. After seeing her father’s ghost, Hamlet decides to feign insanity, in order to get to the truth.

Hamlet returns home from drama school in United States, after the cold-blooded assassination of her father by her uncle, who has married Hamlet’s mother. After seeing her father’s ghost, Hamlet decides to feign insanity, in order to get to the truth.

Upon his return as a millionaire, Ali, with the repression complex he suffered years ago, spreads fear and death around him and takes brutal revenge on the woman he loves.

Upon his return as a millionaire, Ali, with the repression complex he suffered years ago, spreads fear and death around him and takes brutal revenge on the woman he loves.

The film follows the life of a poor, old woman defying the hierarchy in the village. Irazca is an old woman who lives with her son Kara Bayram, her daughter-in-law Hatice, and three grandchildren. The headman of the village sells a lot from the common land of the village to Haceli. The family does not want a house to be built in front of their house and struggles against the tricks of the headman and Haceli.

The film follows the life of a poor, old woman defying the hierarchy in the village. Irazca is an old woman who lives with her son Kara Bayram, her daughter-in-law Hatice, and three grandchildren. The headman of the village sells a lot from the common land of the village to Haceli. The family does not want a house to be built in front of their house and struggles against the tricks of the headman and Haceli.

Based on the real life story, the director turned his camera towards the real world of Âşık Veysel, the great poet who wandered around the Anatolian villages.

In the mansion of a rich family living in Istanbul, a very valuable necklace is stolen. Suspecting that the thief is someone from inside the house, the owners start to approach the people working in the house with class differences and prejudices. The thieves realize that the necklace is fake.

In the mansion of a rich family living in Istanbul, a very valuable necklace is stolen. Suspecting that the thief is someone from inside the house, the owners start to approach the people working in the house with class differences and prejudices. The thieves realize that the necklace is fake.

Poor welder Mehmet and manicurist Nermin, who works in a high society hair salon, fall in love. When Nermin is obsessively haunted by a spoiled rich guy, their unadulterated love is disrupted.

Poor welder Mehmet and manicurist Nermin, who works in a high society hair salon, fall in love. When Nermin is obsessively haunted by a spoiled rich guy, their unadulterated love is disrupted.

The film traces the life of Çakırcalı Mehmet Efe, a Zeybek (active as an outlaw in the region enclosing İzmir, Aydın, Denizli, Muğla and Antalya in modern western Turkey, from 1893 to 1910) whose father, Çakırcalı Koca Ahmet Efe was murdered by an Ottoman sergeant.

The film traces the life of Çakırcalı Mehmet Efe, a Zeybek (active as an outlaw in the region enclosing İzmir, Aydın, Denizli, Muğla and Antalya in modern western Turkey, from 1893 to 1910) whose father, Çakırcalı Koca Ahmet Efe was murdered by an Ottoman sergeant.

No signs of life. A man at the train station cuts his way through the passengers standing still as if time stopped.

No signs of life. A man at the train station cuts his way through the passengers standing still as if time stopped.

Three men live in an abandoned building and try to eke out a living by pooling their meagre resources. They come upon a lonely blind girl one night, befriend her, and take her in as their guest, pretending they are rich. They learn that 800 lira will cure her blindness. One of the three decides to get the money by any means necessary, because he has fallen in love with her.

The film follows the adventures of a gentleman thief, named Cingöz Recai (Turan Seyfioğlu). With the help of his fiance Jale (Neriman Köksal), he steals from the rich.

The film follows the adventures of a gentleman thief, named Cingöz Recai (Turan Seyfioğlu). With the help of his fiance Jale (Neriman Köksal), he steals from the rich.

Based on the novel by Güzide Sabri, the film tells the story of a woman suffering from a forbidden love.

Based on the novel by Güzide Sabri, the film tells the story of a woman suffering from a forbidden love.

A group of young man from suburban, unite and make some trouble to achieve their different purposes.

A group of young man from suburban, unite and make some trouble to achieve their different purposes.

A poor girl condemned to darkness fights for her life against thugs who try to rape her. However, just as her strength is about to give out, a stranger rescues her from rape. Some time later, the man, who has fallen in love with the girl, sends her abroad to have her blind eyes treated...

There is a tense love between Gelincik and Ali, who grow up together. Ali, who can't stand the coming and going of Gelincik, is about to leave the cergi, and he falls into prison because of Gelincik's slander.

A guy is excited to meet his girlfriend tonight. His friends persuade the man, who does not want to go out until the meeting time, to take him out. However, the night does not progress as expected and dreams and reality are mixed with each other.

The man wants to die and the woman wants to be famous. According to the man, there could not be a better plan than the woman killing him. This way the man will get his wish to die and the woman will become famous.

Following the death of her taxi driver father, Nebahat has to choose between poverty and being a driver herself. Despite the troubles caused by her fiancé, his mother, rascal drivers and the owner of the cab she chooses to become Nebahat the Cabbie.

Following the death of her taxi driver father, Nebahat has to choose between poverty and being a driver herself. Despite the troubles caused by her fiancé, his mother, rascal drivers and the owner of the cab she chooses to become Nebahat the Cabbie.

The film tells the love story of Reyhan, who works as a sales assistant at a record company, and Mehmet, a driver. Mehmet is going to Germany to buy a car. His fiancée Reyhan does not want him to go. Ekrem, the King of Nightclubs, hears Reyhan sing by chance. He decides to make her a singing star. Reyhan initially rejects the offer but later accepts it, thinking she can buy a car and prevent Mehmet from going to Germany. Mehmet, believing Reyhan has chosen fame over him, leaves her. As Mehmet is about to leave for Germany, he falls into a trap set by Ekrem and ends up in prison. The gambling tricks he learns in prison open the door to wealth for him. Mehmet is determined to take revenge on Ekrem and Reyhan. However, there is one thing Mehmet does not know.

The love of a poor girl living in a mountain house in the Taurus Mountains and a city man.

It’s a psychological love story of a woman who’s about to die from cancer and the killer she hired to kill herself.

The love story of a girl who won first place in a competition organized by Ses magazine and a journalist who strives to make her famous.

Hamlet returns home from drama school in United States, after the cold-blooded assassination of her father by her uncle, who has married Hamlet’s mother. After seeing her father’s ghost, Hamlet decides to feign insanity, in order to get to the truth.

The love of a poor girl living in a mountain house in the Taurus Mountains and a city man.

A poor girl condemned to darkness fights for her life against thugs who try to rape her. However, just as her strength is about to give out, a stranger rescues her from rape. Some time later, the man, who has fallen in love with the girl, sends her abroad to have her blind eyes treated...

Türkan and Captain Selim want to get married. Türkan is worried about her father's reaction and wants to wait. The captain, who does not listen to her, goes to her father and asks for her hand in marriage. Türkan's father kicks the captain out. The father is determined to give his daughter to the wealthy businessman Osman Bey. Unable to bear the Captain's distress, his friends try to help him. However, this only makes matters worse.

Türkan and Captain Selim want to get married. Türkan is worried about her father's reaction and wants to wait. The captain, who does not listen to her, goes to her father and asks for her hand in marriage. Türkan's father kicks the captain out. The father is determined to give his daughter to the wealthy businessman Osman Bey. Unable to bear the Captain's distress, his friends try to help him. However, this only makes matters worse.

Fatma, a singer, meets Harun, the owner of a rich and famous record company, and is on the verge of becoming a famous singer with his support. Will Fatma, who married Harun, be able to forget her real love?

Kemal is arrested as a suspect in a murder committed in a hotel room. He is wrongfully sentenced to death. His fiancée Fatma begins to fight selflessly to save him from execution. The only person who can save Kemal, who has been framed by false witnesses in court, is Lawyer Abbas, who was previously on the side of the real killers. After hearing the truth from Fatma, Abbas, influenced by his feelings for her, decides to put the past behind him and risk his life to save Kemal from the gallows. Determined to clear his conscience, he sets out to capture Tevfik and his team, who organized the murder.

Hicran works as a cloakroom attendant at a nightclub. On New Year's Eve, after a year filled with poverty and hardship, she meets Orhan, a flirtatious young man. Orhan finds true love in this beautiful and innocent girl and brings order to his aimless life. However, Orhan's older brother does not approve of him being with a poor girl. Hicran cannot muster the courage to accept the young man's love and commitment due to the differences between them, and she leaves him in despair. However, a coincidence will bring the two lovers together again, and Hicran will be proven right in her fears.

Hicran works as a cloakroom attendant at a nightclub. On New Year's Eve, after a year filled with poverty and hardship, she meets Orhan, a flirtatious young man. Orhan finds true love in this beautiful and innocent girl and brings order to his aimless life. However, Orhan's older brother does not approve of him being with a poor girl. Hicran cannot muster the courage to accept the young man's love and commitment due to the differences between them, and she leaves him in despair. However, a coincidence will bring the two lovers together again, and Hicran will be proven right in her fears.

The story of slum dwellers fighting against developers who want to take their land away from them.

The story of a mischievous child who cannot be contained and the two young men who kidnap him.

The film tells the story of Ferit and Tülin, whose paths cross because of a will. Ferit cannot claim the inheritance left to him by his uncle because he cannot prove it. His uncle's other relatives have divided everything left to Ferit among themselves. Ferit decides to go to Istanbul to find the will. He prepares to set sail in the evening. On the same day, Tülin, who is getting married, discovers that her fiancé has been cheating on her. She leaves a letter for her mother and runs away from home. She hides on Ferit's boat as he sets sail for Istanbul. Ferit, who finds Tülin hiding, mistakes her for a thief. He treats her harshly throughout the journey and makes her do the work on the boat. When they arrive in Istanbul, Ferit learns that his relatives plan to hire a married couple as servants for the mansion. He asks Tülin to help him. Tülin and Ferit, pretending to be married, will try to find the will.

The story of a street singer who inherits a huge fortune from his uncle.

The story of a street singer who inherits a huge fortune from his uncle.

In the first segment, “Yılın Kadını Değil”, a mother risks her own safety by stabbing her friend to protect her daughter from his dangerous influence. The second segment, “İki Günahsız Kız”, follows two innocent young women navigating love and temptation—one’s story remains untold due to production constraints, leaving the anthology incomplete.

In the first segment, “Yılın Kadını Değil”, a mother risks her own safety by stabbing her friend to protect her daughter from his dangerous influence. The second segment, “İki Günahsız Kız”, follows two innocent young women navigating love and temptation—one’s story remains untold due to production constraints, leaving the anthology incomplete.

The lawyer falls in love with the singer Melek, who is new to town. He goes to listen to her every evening. He offers all kinds of gifts to persuade the woman, but this woman who adorns his dreams never gives him the answer he expects.

The lawyer falls in love with the singer Melek, who is new to town. He goes to listen to her every evening. He offers all kinds of gifts to persuade the woman, but this woman who adorns his dreams never gives him the answer he expects.

On the Princes’ Islands to the south of Istanbul, the days are rainy and full of longing. Poor but proud painter Halil gets a job in one of the island’s villas, where he encounters the photograph of a beautiful woman and falls in love with her image.

On the Princes’ Islands to the south of Istanbul, the days are rainy and full of longing. Poor but proud painter Halil gets a job in one of the island’s villas, where he encounters the photograph of a beautiful woman and falls in love with her image.

It’s a psychological love story of a woman who’s about to die from cancer and the killer she hired to kill herself.

Keloglan (Bald Boy) is a dreamer but his only ability is talking, one day The Sultan announces a tournament and best warrior of the land will win his daughter, Keloglan wants to join the tournament to make his dreams come true but didn't know how to fight so he begins a travel to learn fighting from famous warrior Master Ali Cengiz.