
Nejat Saydam
Directing
Biography
Nejat Saydam (15 September 1929 – 25 October 2000) was a Turkish film director, screenwriter and actor from Istanbul. He began as a theater actor in 1946 and became an assistant in movies four years later. In 1957, he began directing films. Saydam starred in two Turkish films and wrote 85 film scripts.
Known For

A romantic drama about an androgynous boy named Caniko, who is abducted by a gang and forced to dress like a woman and be a köçek.
Dancing Boy

When Handan was a child, her father adopted an orphan named Cevat. However, her father died in an accident shortly thereafter. Orhan, Handan's older brother, who could never accept Cevat, saw this situation as an opportunity. He put Cevat to work as a laborer on his farm. He also sent Handan abroad to study for a while. Handan and Cevat, who had grown up together, realized during this time apart that they were in love with each other. However, Orhan would try to prevent this love.
Daima Kalbimdesin

The film tells the story of the changes that occur in Murat's life after he accidentally encounters Minik Cadı. Murat is a successful businessman. After his wife's death, his son is the only thing keeping him connected to life. One day, he receives news that his son's car has fallen into the sea. Following this tragic accident, he no longer wants to live in this world and decides to take his own life. As the car is about to plunge off a cliff at full speed, he encounters the Little Witch. The Little Witch will be the one to reconnect him to life, marking the beginning of profound changes in his life.
Minik Cadı

A love story of a rich but diseased woman who lives a very fast and colorful life with a pilot who is crippled by an accident. An adventure from conscience to love.
Blue Scarf

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.
Istırap

The movie tells about the experiences of three men who are in love with the same woman. Businessman Atıf and his partner Timur are in love with the famous actress Dürrin Arbel. Two friends fight all the time to get Dürrin. However, Dürrin does not show interest in either Attribution or Timur. One day Atıf introduces his friend Hakan, who is a musician, to Dürrin. Dürrin and Hakan fall in love with each other. After a while, Atıf learns the relationship between Hakan and Dürrin. He tries to get rid of Timur before he can get Dürrin. Later, Timur will try to separate Hakan and Dürrin.
Sisli Hatıralar

After the 60 revolt, the two schizophrenics who had escaped from the mental hospital, who came from an anatolian township, lost their way from snow, explained how they managed the district governor and the gendarmerie and they managed to the township.
Before the Thaw

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Sen Bir Meleksin

Neriman travels to Europe by ship. The ship's first mate, Ömer, and second engineer, Bülent, fall in love with Neriman. Ömer and Bülent compete with each other to win Neriman's heart. However, Neriman rejects them because they never asked for her opinion. Ömer and Neriman argue on the ship. Neriman slaps Ömer. As a result, Ömer distances himself from Neriman. However, Neriman also loves Ömer.
Little Lady in Europe

A famous novel writer discovers a starlet from the slums with a burning desire to become a singer.
Aşk Mabudesi

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Yalan Yıllar

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Firari Aşıklar

A young woman named Aysel marries Ayhan, a businessman. The couple decides to spend their honeymoon in Uludağ, and Ayhan's nephew Tunç accompanies them on their vacation. Tunç, who is addicted to drugs, lures the young man into a trap when he goes hunting with Ayhan. After that, Tunç attempts to rape Aysel, but flees when she resists. Tunç disappears after giving his jacket to Ayhan. Ayhan, who enters the room wearing his nephew's jacket, is shot when Aysel mistakes him for Tunç. As a result of this incident, Aysel is sent to prison, where she learns that she is pregnant.
Sabıkalı

Nermin, who meets Ömer after many years, introduces herself as a different person in order to get closer to the young man.
Virago

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Dişi Düşman

The story of a man who has been betrayed, stripped of all his possessions, and struggling to raise his child.
Dinmeyen Sızı

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Güller ve Dikenler

Cevat cannot make ends meet with the allowance he receives from his father, Hamit Bey. So he earns money by committing fraud. He also has relationships with various women. He falls in love with one of these women, Gülay, and wants to marry her. However, Gülay owes Hamit Bey a large amount of money. Cevat will try to convince his father so that he can marry Gülay.
Çapraz Delikanlı

The film tells the story of what a woman does to marry the man she loves. Ali and Leyla love each other. Ali proposes to Leyla. They must get married that day because he is leaving for Germany the next day. They decide to get married in secret, without Leyla's family knowing. However, Leyla's mother and father interrupt the wedding and take Leyla away. Because Leyla is not yet of legal age. The wedding is left unfinished, and Ali goes to Germany. Leyla's neighbor, Mülayim, is also in love with Leyla. However, Leyla's mother demands that a house be purchased as a dowry. While Mülayim tries to marry Leyla, Leyla will seek ways to run away with Ali.
Evlilik Şirketi

The story tells of a famous cabaret singer's struggle with fame. Türkan is a singer whose fame has spread throughout the country. She lives surrounded by a fan base. One day, she is captivated by Ömer, whom she sees on stage at the cabaret where she works. However, Ömer has tuberculosis. Türkan's interest intensifies the severity of his illness. He has been in love with Türkan since his student days. Türkan learns of this love from someone else. She will not remain indifferent to the sincerity she has been missing for years. However, Ömer is not the only one in love with the beautiful woman. Her wealthy boss is determined not to give up on Türkan.