Biography
Yesim Ustaoglu (b. 1960, Sarikamis, Turkey) first shot short films such as Magnafantagna (1987), Duet (1999) and Hotel (1992). She has also written articles for various art and film magazines. She debuted in features with The Trace (Iz, 1994), voted Best Turkish Film at the Istanbul IFF, and screened in New York and Gothenburg and at other events abroad. Her second movie, Journey to the Sun (Günese yolculuk, 1999), won the Blue Angel at the Berlinale, and Best Film and Best Director at the Istanbul IFF in 1999. Waiting for the Clouds won the Special Jury Prize and Best Actress at the Istanbul IFF.
MFF Karlovy Vary
Director
Movies | |
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2016 |
Clair-obscur |
2012 |
Araf |
2008 |
Pandora's Box |
2004 |
Waiting for the Clouds |
2003 |
Waiting for the Clouds |
1999 |
Journey to the Sun |
1994 |
İz |
1992 |
Hotel |
1990 |
Duet |
1987 |
Magnafantagna |
1984 |
Bir ani yakalamak |
Documentaries | |
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2004 |
Life on Their Shoulders |
Producer
Movies | |
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2016 |
Clair-obscur |
The Escape |
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2012 |
Araf |
Screenwriter
Movies | |
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2016 |
Clair-obscur |
2012 |
Araf |
Actress
Documentaries | |
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2016 |
Only Blockbusters Left Alive: Monopolizing Film Distribution In Turkey (video compilation) |
1984 |
Kennwort Kino (series) |