Ertem Eğilmez
Ertem Eğilmez is known for The Chaos Class (1975), The Chaos Class Failed the Class (1976), Tosun Pasha (1976).
Biography
Ertem Eğilmez was born on February 18, 1929, in Trabzon. He is a legendary director, producer, and screenwriter who changed the course of Turkish cinema, leaving his mark on Yeşilçam (the Turkish film industry) with his "Arzu Film school," and captivating millions with films that both amused and moved audiences to tears.
After graduating from Istanbul University's Faculty of Economics, Eğilmez worked in various trades, including running a grocery store. His entry into the art world began in 1954 with the founding of Çağlayan Publishing House with Refik Erduran. Here, he introduced innovation to the publishing world by printing Türkiye's first popular pocket books. His passion for cinema led him to producing with the film "Avare Mustafa" in 1961 and directing with "Fatoş'un Fendi Tayfur'u Yendi" in 1964.
However, the real step that would make Ertem Eğilmez a legend was the founding of Arzu Film with Nahit Ataman in 1964. Arzu Film quickly became one of the most important production companies in Turkish cinema. Especially in the 1970s, Eğilmez created a "cinema family" with a loyal cast of actors around him. Names like Münir Özkul, Adile Naşit, Kemal Sunal, Tarık Akan, Halit Akçatepe, Şener Şen, Ayşen Gruda, Zeki Alasya, and Metin Akpınar became the cornerstones of this family.
Eğilmez's directorial genius lay in his ability to skillfully manage large casts and tell warm and sincere stories that resonated with the audience. His films often explored themes of "we," family ties, friendship, and neighborhood culture. He achieved great success with films like "Senede Bir Gün," "Sev Kardeşim," and "Tatlı Dillim." In "Köyden İndim Şehire" and "Salak Milyoner," he combined social satire with comedy. "Mavi Boncuk" depicted the solidarity of a group of friends, while "Bizim Aile" and "Neşeli Günler" portrayed the bittersweet challenges of being a family. With "Canım Kardeşim," he created one of the most poignant dramas in Turkish cinema history.
However, his most important project, which immortalized him, was undoubtedly the "Hababam Sınıfı" series, adapted from the work of Rıfat Ilgaz. The films he directed, "Hababam Sınıfı" (The Mischievous Class), "Hababam Sınıfı Sınıfta Kaldı" (The Mischievous Class Failed), and "Hababam Sınıfı Uyanıyor" (The Mischievous Class Awakens), went down in history not only as a comedy series but also as a critique of society and a parody of the education system. These films have become cult classics, watched repeatedly by audiences of all ages even today.
Although he took a break from cinema for a while in the 1980s, he made a magnificent farewell with his last film, "Arabesk," in 1988. This film, a musical comedy that satirized the arabesque culture and Yeşilçam clichés of the time, achieved great box office success.
Battled with cancer, Ertem Eğilmez passed away in Istanbul on September 21, 1989, at the age of 60. With dozens of unforgettable films, the warm and sincere atmosphere he created, and the countless stars he brought to Turkish cinema, he will always be remembered with respect and affection, not only as a director but also as a people's artist who could read the hearts of his audience.
Questions about Ertem Eğilmez
How many Ertem Eğilmez films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 31 films with Ertem Eğilmez, from 1969 to 1989.
What is the best rated Ertem Eğilmez film?
The best rated Ertem Eğilmez film in the catalogue is From the Village to the City (1974), rated 8.1.
What was the first Ertem Eğilmez film?
The first Ertem Eğilmez film in the catalogue is Oh Olsun, from 1973.
Who has Ertem Eğilmez worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Ertem Eğilmez shares the most credits with Adile Naşit (17 films), Şener Şen (15 films) and Ayşen Gruda (12 films).
People data: TMDb.
Known for
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8.0 The Chaos Class
1975
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7.5 Sugar Pie Lady
1983
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6.0 I Feel in Love
1985
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6.5 Sev Kardeşim
1972
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6.3 The Beauty of Beyoglu
1971
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8.8 The Empty Frame
1969
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7.0 Son Hıçkırık
1971
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8.0 The Foster Brothers
1976
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7.6 The Chaos Class Failed the Class
1976
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7.2 Bilo the Banker
1980
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8.2 Neşeli Günler
1978
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8.0 Tosun Pasha
1976
Full filmography
52 films — 31 in the catalogue
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7.3 Arabesque
1989
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6.0
I Feel in Love
1985
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7.9 The Honest One
1984
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5.8 The Chaos Class: Bye Bye
1981
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7.2
Bilo the Banker
1980
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6.5 Handsome Poor Bilo
1979
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7.9 Saban, Son of Saban
1977
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8.1 Smiling Eyes
1977
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7.6 The Chaos Class Is on Vacation
1977
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7.8 The Chaos Class Is Waking Up
1976
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8.0
The Foster Brothers
1976
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7.6
The Chaos Class Failed the Class
1976
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8.0
The Chaos Class
1975
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7.5 The Blue Bead
1975
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8.1 From the Village to the City
1974
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6.7 Yalancı Yarim
1973
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8.3 My Dear Brother
1973
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6.9 Oh Olsun
1973
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6.5
Sev Kardeşim
1972
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6.5 Sweet Talker
1972
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7.0
Son Hıçkırık
1971
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6.3
The Beauty of Beyoglu
1971
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7.7 Senede Bir Gün
1971
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5.8 Sürtük
1970
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5.8 Kalbimin Efendisi
1970
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8.8
The Empty Frame
1969
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6.7 Küçük Hanımefendi
1968
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8.0 İngiliz Kemal
1968
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6.5 Nilgün
1968
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9.0 Sevemez Kimse Seni
1968
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10.0 Ölünceye Kadar
1967
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10.0 Sürtüğün Kızı
1967
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8.0 Yaşlı Gözler
1967
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8.0 Ömre Bedel Kız
1967
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9.0 Ben Bir Sokak Kadınıyım
1966
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5.2 Bir Millet Uyanıyor
1966
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10.0 Seni Bekleyeceğim
1966
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7.0 Seni Seviyorum
1966
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6.0 Kart Horoz
1965
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8.0 Helal Adanalı Celal
1965
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7.0 Senede Bir Gün
1965
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7.0 Sürtük
1965
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7.0 Fatoş'un Fendi Tayfur'u Yendi
1964
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Salak Milyoner
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7.4 Billionaire
1986
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7.5
Sugar Pie Lady
1983
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8.2
Neşeli Günler
1978
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7.8 The King of the Street Cleaners
1977
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8.0
Tosun Pasha
1976
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6.9 Oh Where
1975
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7.8 Our Family
1975
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6.3 Tarkan and the Silver Saddle
1970
People data: TMDb.
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