Ahmed Said Ağaoğlu
Directing
Biography
Ahmed Said Ağaoğlu was born on 16 August 2003 in Ankara. His first two short films, “Farewell Shakespeare!” and “Searching For A Surgeon,” were selected as finalists at several national and international film festivals - including Adana Golden Ball, Akbank, and Sinepark. He is currently working on his third short film, “Mascara.” His greatest inspirations are Bob Dylan, Basquiat, Michael Jordan, and William Shakespeare. His films focus particularly on character-driven narratives. Ağaoğlu is a senior undergraduate student in the Communication and Design Department at Bilkent University.
Known For
A young criminal shoots himself to find out if he still has a “soul” despite his murders. That night, the two cops who captured him spiral into madness and chaos as they “search for a surgeon” in a godforsaken town.
Searching For A Surgeon
“Farewell Shakespeare!” is an exciting breakup symphony, which sets in a theatre stage. Two eccentric lovers deals with a romance conflict, while going with the flow of non-diegetical music.
Farewell Shakespeare!
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ANGST
The debut feature of Ahmed Said Ağaoğlu. A coming-of-age story. In early development.
"EFENDİ"
After his wife's passing, an old man spends one last night in their home—before bidding an unforgettable farewell. Written & directed by Ahmed Said Ağaoğlu. In development.