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Onur Ünlü
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| Born | 24 June 1973 |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Onur Ünlü (born June 24, 1973) is a talented Turkish person who works in movies and TV shows. He is a director, which means he leads the making of films and series. He also writes the stories (screenwriter), writes poems, and sometimes acts! He is very well known for his unique and sometimes funny TV shows like Leyla ile Mecnun and Şubat. These shows are known for being a bit surreal, which means they have dream-like or unusual elements.
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What Onur Ünlü Does
Onur Ünlü has worked on many different projects. He often directs, which means he guides the actors and crew to bring a story to life. He also writes the scripts, creating the dialogue and plot for films and TV shows. Sometimes, he even appears in front of the camera as an actor!
His Work in TV and Web Series
Onur Ünlü has directed and written several popular series. One of his most famous works is the web series Leyla ile Mecnun. This show is a surreal comedy, meaning it's often funny and has very imaginative, dream-like situations. He directed many episodes of this series from 2011 to 2023.
Another well-known series he directed and wrote is Şubat. This was a surreal drama, which means it had serious themes but still kept that unusual, dream-like style. He also worked on other series like Şeref Bey and Dudullu Postası, where he was both the director and screenwriter.
His Movies
Onur Ünlü has directed and written many films. Here are some of his notable movies:
- Polis (2007): He directed and wrote this film.
- Çocuk (2008): He was the director and screenwriter for this movie too.
- Güneşin Oğlu (2008): Another film where he took on both roles.
- Celal Tan ve Ailesinin Aşırı Acıklı Hikayesi (2011): He directed and wrote this film.
- Sen Aydınlatırsın Geceyi (2013): This film was also directed and written by him.
- İtirazım Var (2014): He directed and wrote this one.
- Aşkın Gören Gözlere İhtiyacı Yok (2017): He directed and wrote this film.
- Put Şeylere (2017): Another movie he directed and wrote.
- Bomboş (2022): He directed and wrote this recent film.
He has also written scripts for many other films, like Deli Yürek: Bumerang Cehennemi (2001) and Uzaklarda Arama (2015).
Onur Ünlü as an Actor
Besides working behind the scenes, Onur Ünlü has also acted in some projects. He appeared in the TV series Deli Yürek and Leyla ile Mecnun. He also acted in films such as Beni Sevenler Listesi and Gerçek Kesit: Manyak.
Awards and Recognition
Onur Ünlü has received awards for his writing. He won the Golden Orange Award for Best Screenplay in 2009. He received this award again in 2014, showing his talent for creating great stories.
