Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Turkish film director and screenwriter
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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Prussian military officer and musician
Born
November 18th, 1772 253 years ago
Died
October 10th, 1806 219 years ago — 33 years old
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Italian poet and author of acclaimed works
Born
November 18th, 1911 114 years ago
Died
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German-American novelist and critic
Born
November 18th, 1906 119 years ago
Died
May 21st, 1949 77 years ago — 42 years old
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Born
November 18th, 1866 159 years ago
Died
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Born
November 18th, 1897 128 years ago
Died
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Emperor of Japan during the Nara period
Born
November 18th, 709 1316 years ago
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