Suat Yalaz
Writing
Biography
Suat Yalaz was a prominent Turkish comic book artist, screenwriter, and film director, best known as the creator of the character Karaoğlan. Born in Çiçekdağı, Kırşehir, Turkey, he began his career as a caricaturist and comic artist, gaining attention with the debut of 'Karaoğlan' on January 3, 1962. The success of this historical swordsman character led Yalaz to venture into filmmaking, where he directed and produced several films based on his creation, including Karaoğlan: Altay'dan Gelen Yiğit (1965) and Karaoğlan: Bizanslı Zorba (1967). In 1970, Yalaz moved to France, where he created French-language adaptations of Karaoğlan, such as Changor (1971). His work significantly influenced Turkish popular culture, and he remained active in the arts until his passing in Istanbul on March 2, 2020.
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Karaoğlan
After the First World War, the Allies occupy Istanbul. The protagonist, Yandim Ali is a rogue, discharged from the navy, who doesn't believe that the country can be saved, until he meets Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk), who plans to start a resistance in Anatolia against the occupying Allies, as well as the collaborators of an Ottoman government, that exists only on paper.
The Last Ottoman: Knockout Ali
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Karaoğlan: Bizanslı Zorba
In this follow-up to "Karaoğlan – Altay’dan Gelen Yiğit", Kartal Tibet reprises the role that launched his career. The film is set in Byzantine Constantinople and features Emel Turgut, Engin Inal and Reha Yurdakul.
Karaoglan: Baybora's Son
"Karaoğlan - Altay'dan Gelen Yiğit" is the first adaptation based on a famous Turkish historical comic book by Suat Yalaz.
Karaoglan: The Hero Came from Altai
The city governor feels that his death is approaching, so he summons his friend Sheikh Hesham (Emad Hamdi) to succeed him after his death, and brings with him the knight (Karim Khan) to take over the security affairs of the state.
The Cheikh's Daughter
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Tarkan Camoka'ya Karşı
"Karaoğlan - Camoka'nın İntikamı" is the third adaptation based on a famous Turkish historical comic book by Suat Yalaz.
Karaoglan: Camoka's Revenge
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Camoka'nın Dönüşü
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