Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Turkish film director and screenwriter
Born
November 18th, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Turkey
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Born in 1960, this individual has established a significant career in cinema, focusing on themes of identity and cultural clashes. Graduating from the Istanbul University, the journey into filmmaking began in the 1990s with short films before transitioning to feature films. The debut feature film directed in 1994, 'Gizli Yüz' garnered attention at international film festivals. Subsequent works solidified a reputation as a storyteller with strong narratives, including 'Yolda' and 'Bulutları Beklerken'. The film 'Pandora's Box', which received widespread acclaim, captures the complexities of familial relationships and societal challenges, winning awards at both the Venice and Berlin Film Festivals.
Directed 'Pandora's Box'
Directed 'Yolda'
Directed 'Gizli Yüz'
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