Lütfi Akad

Lütfi Akad

Personal information

Known for
Directing
Known credits
68
Gender
Male
Born
September 2, 1916
Died
November 20, 2011
Place of birth
Istanbul, Turkey
Also known as
Lütfi Ö. Akad Lütfi AkadÖmer Lütfi AkadЛютфи Омер АкадLütfi Ömer AkadLütfü Akad

Biography

Lütfi Ömer Akad (2 September 1916 - 19 November 2011), the first auteur director of Turkish cinema, screenwriter, academician, Honorary Professor.

Known as the "The Masterless Master" and "Big Auteur" of Turkish cinema, Akad has been one of the important names that enabled Turkish cinema, which was under the domination of theater actors until the 1950s, to become independent from theatre. Being one of the first representatives of the "Generation of Filmmakers", Akad, unlike the filmmakers before him, researched and developed the unique language and possibilities of cinema, influenced many directors who came after him with his works and set an example for them.

Popular

My Prostitute Love
Movie
1968

My Prostitute Love

Movie · 1968

The Immortal One
Movie
1963

The Immortal One

Movie · 1963

The Bride
Movie
1973

The Bride

Movie · 1973

Law of the Border
Movie
1966

Law of the Border

Movie · 1966

The Wedding
Movie
1973

The Wedding

Movie · 1973

Blood Money
Movie
1974

Blood Money

Movie · 1974