Lütfi Ömer Akad facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lütfi Ömer Akad
Born	Mehmet Lütfi Akad (1916-09-02)2 September 1916 Istanbul, Ottoman Empire
Died	19 November 2011(2011-11-19) (aged 95) Istanbul, Turkey
Alma mater	Galatasaray High School, Istanbul Economy and Commerce Higher School
Occupation	Film director
Years active	1948–1974
Awards	Golden Orange Award for Best Director (1974) Golden Orange Honorary Award (1983)

Lütfi Ömer Akad (born September 2, 1916 – died November 19, 2011) was a famous Turkish film director, writer for movies, and a teacher. He directed many movies from 1948 until the 1990s. He made his first movie in 1949.

He became one of the most important directors of his time. His three films from the 1970s, The Bride, The Wedding, and The Sacrifice, are seen as his best work. After these films, he stopped making movies and started directing TV shows instead.

Who Was Lütfi Ömer Akad?

Lütfi Ömer Akad was born in Istanbul on September 2, 1916. He went to French Jeanne d'Arc School and Galatasaray High School. Later, he studied finance at Istanbul Economy and Commerce Higher School.

Early Career and Movies

Before becoming a director, Lütfi Ömer Akad worked as a financial advisor for a film company called Sema Film. He also wrote articles about movies and plays. He directed over 100 movies in his career.

His films often showed real life in Turkey. He was known for telling stories that felt true to life. His work helped shape Turkish cinema.

Later Life and Teaching

After his long career in filmmaking, Lütfi Ömer Akad became a teacher. He taught at the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University for twenty years. He shared his knowledge and experience with new filmmakers.

Lütfi Ömer Akad passed away in Istanbul on November 19, 2011, at the age of 95. He left behind a great legacy in Turkish cinema.

Lütfi Ömer Akad's Films

Here is a list of some of the movies Lütfi Ömer Akad directed: