May It Never Be

Two Turkish brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the political fence. When one of the brothers is murdered, the boys' father suspects that his surviving son was instrumental in the killing. Celebrated film director Elia Kazan returns to his acting roots in a key supporting role.

A victim of a forced marriage who has stabbed her husband finishes her sentence. When she is released from the prison she starts working at a factory under harsh conditions. Soon a poet falls for her, and gives her a new hope in love.

A secret murder plot at a forest cabin collapses as greed, uninvited guests and the mafia turn the night into a fight for survival.

Ferdi takes the fall and serves time in prison to protect two childhood friends after a robbery, leaving his share of the loot in their care. Upon his release, Ferdi seeks out his former companions to reclaim his money and rebuild his life, only to uncover a devastating betrayal. Not only do his friends refuse to return his money, but they have also dragged his girlfriend, Türkan (Necla Nazır), into addiction and ruin. Furious and deeply betrayed, Ferdi vows to take down his corrupt former friends, recover his stolen share, and rescue Türkan from the dark underworld into which she was pushed.

The fight of the striking railroad workers.

Sener and Müjde, who can never come together because of endless obstacles and misunderstandings, slowly drift into the plaintive world of arabesque music.

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.

Zafer Davutoglu's 1967 adaptation of Hugo's novel Les Misérables set in Turkey.

Famous singer Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) lives a peaceful, happy life alongside his wife Sevil (Nilgün Akçaoğlu) and young son Cengiz. Their world is suddenly shattered when a vengeful criminal from Ferdi's past named Naci, accompanied by a ruthless gang, breaks into their home and takes the family hostage. Robbed of their assets and trapped by blackmail—having been compromised by the gang's malicious evidence against Sevil—Ferdi and his family are paralyzed, unable to turn to the police for help. Forced to suffer in silence and pretend the nightmare never happened, the family struggles to maintain a normal life while Naci's menacing shadow looms over them, threatening to destroy everything they hold dear.

Following a tragic traffic accident that shatters his life, Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) is overwhelmed by grief and despair. Unable to cope with the pain, he descends into alcoholism, donates all his material wealth, and completely isolates himself from his past. Seeking a quiet escape from his memories, he retreats to a tranquil coastal town to live as a reclusive stranger. His self-imposed solitude begins to break when a young child unexpectedly enters his life. Through their innocent connection and quiet companionship, Ferdi finds a glimmer of hope and a second chance at emotional healing, slowly rekindling his will to live.

Cumali (Ferdi Tayfur), an honest young man from Adana, travels to Istanbul to build a future and falls deeply in love with Neslihan (Serpil Çakmaklı), a night club singer. Eager to begin a life together, Cumali brings her home to Adana to introduce her to his traditional family. Unbeknownst to Cumali, Neslihan shares a dark history with his reckless brother, Tahsin (Yalçın Gülhan), and is using Cumali as a pawn to exact revenge on him. As the family is already crumbling under the weight of Tahsin's crushing gambling debts, Neslihan's sudden presence ignites a devastating firestorm of past secrets, betrayal, and heartbreak that threatens to tear the family apart.

Ali was raised by his stepfather. Adnan, who caused the death of the little boy's father, also mistreats Ali. Ali, whose mother is ill, has no choice but to put up with Adnan. He did not go to school and grew up in a stable, alongside horses. With his mother's death, there is no reason for him to stay with Adnan. When he is falsely accused of theft, he jumps into a lake to commit suicide. Gül, who works in the entertainment tent, finds Ali unconscious. The young man has become part of the entertainment caravan run by Ahmet and his family. For the first time since his childhood, he has tasted peace and love. When the caravan stops at the town he fled from, he gets into a fight to protect Gül. The young man, who is a police officer, is forced to confront Adnan again. The malicious man is determined to ruin Ali's youth as well as his childhood.

Ferdi Tayfur's acting debut that launched his incredible fame literally overnight is this classic, emotionally charged story of impossible love constrained by stark class divides. Follows the story of Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur), a humble young man whose father works as a butler on a wealthy landowner's sprawling farm. Growing up, he falls deeply in love with Ceylan (Necla Nazır), the landlord's daughter. The two share a pure love, sealing their bond with a vow by a local fountain built from their childhood memories—pledging to love each other for as long as its water flows. However, Ceylan’s status-conscious father vehemently opposes their relationship, preferring a wealthier prospect for his daughter. This sets off a chain of heartbreaking trials of separation, loyalty, social inequality, and the heavy sorrow of a love fighting against the cruel currents of fate.

A conflict of ideas among students with political views, centered on the love between Mine, who wants to be a singer, and Abdullah, who does not want her to be a singer.

A girl later known as an orphan has to be taken care of because of an accusation of her Former employer. She gets fired and lands on the street. Rain , cold and hunger make her sick. But she has luck ; a young boy named Ahmet finds her and takes good care of her. They have to face many obstacles to be together- gossip, miscarriage and dreams of a better life in Australia.

It is about a fake marriage between a poor man trying to raise money for his sister's treatment and a millionaire girl. Kemal Polat is a ship engineer working in a small boat workshop. Kemal, who rescued his brother who had disappeared some time ago from the hands of female traffickers, commits a series of murders and is sentenced to death. Kemal's former partner, Haşmet, also died during the events. Haşmet was a famous millionaire and left his inheritance to his daughter Necla on one condition. The condition in the will was that Necla marry Kemal. However, Necla was planning to marry Erol at the time. Kemal considers getting out of the situation by entering into a fake marriage due to his death sentence. However, things do not go as Necla planned, and Kemal escapes the death sentence. The two will be forced to continue the marriage charade for some time.

Huriye Bacı, a poor peasant woman, moves to Istanbul to educate her daughter Ayşe. She struggles to educate her daughter despite financial difficulties. Ayşe, who has grown up with pure feelings, begins to stray from the right path due to her friends, leading to rebellion against her mother. The suffering mother returns to her village in a state of despair. As events unfold, Ayşe finds the right path, realizes her mother's righteousness, and they all strive together for a happy life.

Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) is a hardworking nightclub singer raising his young son, Burak (Burak Gülgen), as a single father after losing his wife years earlier. Exhausted by late-night performances and demanding schedules, Ferdi struggles with immense guilt over not being able to dedicate enough time to his son. His life is turned upside down when Burak is involved in a sudden, life-threatening incident. Forced to confront his priorities and the fragile bond with his child, Ferdi undergoes a deeply emotional journey—fighting to protect his son and reshape his world around what truly matters before it is too late.

The film tells the story of two lovers separated by fate. Vahdet and Necla are madly in love with each other. They earn their living by busking on the streets with their friends Süslü and Sami. Pakize hears Vahdet singing on the street and is very impressed. She offers him a job. Vahdet's only wish is to marry Necla and start a family. However, Necla learns at the hospital, where she went due to dizziness, that she has only three months to live. She does not want to share this pain with Vahdet. She tells him lies and fakes a marriage to make him hate her. Unaware of any of this, Vahdet will try to take revenge on Necla.

After living and working in Germany for years alongside his father, Ferdi decides to return permanently to his homeland with his bride, Ayten (Çiğdem Akarsu). Upon returning, he reunites with his mother and uncle, expecting a warm homecoming after sending financial support back home for years. Instead, a bitter rift erupts when his uncle (Hüseyin Peyda) realizes Ferdi chose Ayten over marrying his cousin. Rejection turns into dangerous animosity as his disgruntled family members turn against him. When a traumatic crime is committed against Ayten, Ferdi’s fight to build a peaceful new life is shattered—forcing him into a relentless struggle for justice and retribution against those who betrayed him.

The film tells the story of Murat and Helga, Turkish agents fighting against German spies during World War II. Helga's father, Alex, is a German spy who hates Turkey. Helga, who was born and raised in Turkey, does not share her father's views. After Alex's death, Murat, acting on orders from Turkish intelligence, is tasked with enlisting Helga to uncover the Germans' plans regarding Turkey. Helga is to marry Hans, who has taken Alex's place, thereby enabling her to learn the Germans' plans. The love between Helga and Murat will complicate this mission.

Seyit, a resourceful doorman of a middle class apartment in Istanbul, finds himself in a struggle for power when the new superintendent decides to crack down on his slack attitude.

Based on Osman Şahin's "Irgat Erleri" and Korhan Yurtsever's "Zincir," this film, adapted for the screen by Macit Koper, tells the story of a peasant couple who work as a night watchman (Zülfo) and a cleaner (Elif) at an amusement park. Before coming to the city, the couple worked as laborers in Çukurova and lost their daughter in a fire, which caused Elif to develop schizophrenia.

Two lifelong friends are determined to save their beloved local football club, Kadırga Spor, by securing a crucial transfer player. However, borrowing money from a dangerous loan shark backfires, sending them into a chaotic race to protect both Kadırga Spor and themselves.

A love story between a ballerina and a writer. Ahu’s greatest dream is to one day modernize and stage the dances of ancient civilizations. Ahu, who needs to train in ballet to pursue this goal, cannot afford the tuition and is forced to put her dreams on hold. However, wealthy men are willing to grant Ahu all her wishes in exchange for marriage. Ahu, however, rejects these offers, which she views as little more than business contracts. One day, she meets a writer who will change her mind about marriage.

A wealthy man named Abbas, the lord of Bolu, exploited the poor people in his region for many years. The people rose up against him under the leadership of a brave young man named Deli Yusuf. The lord asked an honest blacksmith who had worked for him for years but had never strayed from justice and truth to build a carriage for him. The old man and his son worked hard for a long time to build the carriage. However, when the cruel lord learns that the cart will be used as a weapon against the poor people who have risen up against him, things change. Despite all the difficulties, Yusuf stands with the people against the lord and begins the fight.

The story of Hüsnü, a football enthusiast who has dreamed of playing the field for years.

American Dexter travels to Turkey on behalf of a US client in order to put an end to the drug gang leader Ismail. Dexter brings the beautiful blonde Janet as an erotic bait. Ismail shows great interest in Janet, but Dexter suspects he has been double crossed by his American client.

The film deals with the migration from the village to the city with a realistic narrative. The immigration phenomenon described in workers' hands in a factory refers to both the modernization process in the period and the unionization. Hacer emigrates to Istanbul with his father, two children and his wife. Her husband left her and she was a helpless. Hacer was influenced by the union of the working factory, who owns the crippled friends. Hacer thought very much about to traditions versus modernization. It is the last of the film of director Ömer Lütfi Akad's Bridal-Wedding-Recoup trilogy. And it is still the inaccessible film of Turkish cinema history with its movie theme, cast, and acting success.

Two rebels battle an evil king in a fantasy medieval Turkish kingdom. Identifying tattoos, galley slavery, stoning, beheadings, sword fights abound. A disneyesque fantasy history yarn, except for the rather extreme violence.

Late 19th century in Alexandria. Two traditionally rival Turkish families, "Seferoglu"s and "Tellioglu"s are competing for the "Green Valley". The winner will be determined by Daver Bey, who has a beautiful young daughter, Leyla. Both families try to arrange a marriage between a man from their family and Leyla, so that Daver Bey will be inclined to give the green valley to his "relatives". Tellioglus, who are behind in the race, desperately find a final solution: They will fake their idiotic butler, Saban, as the highest ranked Ottoman soldier in Egypt: Tosun Pasha.

Sait, who is in love with Sevim, a football enthusiast, starts playing football to catch her attention. When Sevim mocks him, Sait gets angry and decides to become a football player.