10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (5)

10 Movie Recommendations / The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema

The 1980s was one of the periods during which Turkish cinema witnessed a rise. During that time, Turkish cinema is remembered for many unforgettable love films as well as unforgettable music and actors. Here are 10 unforgettable movies from the 1980s:

10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (3)

Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalım (1978) is considered one of the most romantic films in Turkish cinema, and it tells a classic love story. The film revolves around the forbidden love between İlyas, who has migrated from a village to a town, and Asya, who is in love with him. One of the unforgettable scenes in the film is the performance of “Sensiz Saadet Neymiş,” the song İlyas writes for Asya.

10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (4)

Adı Vasfiye (1985) is a romantic comedy directed by Ali Özgentürk. The film follows the story of a woman named Vasfiye and her love for Kasap Osman. It begins with Vasfiye entering Kasap Osman’s shop and their subsequent meeting.

10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (5)

Hababam Sınıfı (1975) is one of the iconic films in Turkish cinema. The film takes place in a boarding school in Istanbul and tells the story of a group of students and their adventures. One of the most unforgettable scenes in the film is when Mahmut Hoca, the most rebellious student in the class, confesses his love to the school principal.

10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (6)

Çalıkuşu (1986) is a romantic drama starring Aydan Şener and Kenan Kalav. The film is an adaptation of the famous novel of the same name by Reşat Nuri Güntekin. It tells the story of the love between a teacher named Feride and a doctor named Kamuran.

10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (7)

Kibar Feyzo (1978) is a romantic comedy featuring Kemal Sunal in the lead role. The film follows the love adventures of a villager named Feyzo with beautiful women from all over the country.

10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (8)

Sürü (1978) is a drama directed by Zeki Ökten, one of the most important directors of Turkish cinema. The film depicts the struggle for survival of a family living in Istanbul. It also tells the story of the strong bond between a father and his daughter. The daughter’s desire to get married and the father’s opposition to it triggers conflicts within the family.

10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (9)

Yol (1982) is one of the most important films of Turkish cinema. The film depicts the lives of five prisoners who come from various parts of Turkey. The film showcases the power and sacrifice of love, as one of the prisoners gives up his marriage to escape with the woman he loves.

10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (10)

Züğürt Ağa (1985) is a romantic comedy starring Şener Şen. The film tells the story of a poor villager’s love for a rich landlord’s daughter. The film also features one of the unforgettable music of Turkish cinema, the song “Gül Ayşe”.

10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (11)

Yılanların Öcü (1985) is one of the unforgettable action-romantic films of Turkish cinema. The film tells the story of a beautiful girl living in a village and her love affair with a foreign soldier who comes to the village. The film also depicts a group of bandits looting the village and the struggle of the villagers to survive.

10 Movie Recommendations The Golden Age of Turkish Cinema (1)

Davaro (1981) is one of the unforgettable films of Turkish cinema. The film tells the story of a man who returns from Istanbul to his hometown Davaro. The film also gains a romantic dimension as the man rediscovers his love for Ayşe, his childhood love, upon meeting her again.

The 1980s are also known for the many unforgettable music in Turkish cinema alongside romantic films. The songs featured in films from this period are still loved and listened to by many people. The 1980s witnessed the rise of romanticism in Turkish cinema, and these films are still loved and watched by many people.


What’s Inside D Şehir Residences, Hotel, Hospital and Shopping Mall All in One
What’s Inside D Şehir? Residences, Hotel, Hospital and Shopping Mall All in One
İbrahim Sinan Beşe, Günsu Saraçoğlu – Sanatın Evrim’i Episode 88, Evrim Sanat, Mikado İletişim
İbrahim Sinan Beşe, Günsu Saraçoğlu – Sanatın Evrim’i Episode 88, Evrim Sanat, Mikado İletişim
Burcu Gençoğlu Creating a Big World for Little Ones (1)
Burcu Gençoğlu: Creating a Big World for Little Ones
Actress Defne Güçsav Was the Guest of the 125th Episode of Eylül Aşkın İle…
Actress Defne Güçsav Was the Guest of the 125th Episode of “Eylül Aşkın İle…”
Uluğbeyler Erol Güngör Documentary Meets Audience with Gala Screening (2)
“Uluğbeyler: Erol Güngör” Documentary Meets Audience with Gala Screening
The “Cultural” Test of Urban Transformation Is Memory Being Erased While Cities Are Renewed
The “Cultural” Test of Urban Transformation: Is Memory Being Erased While Cities Are Renewed?
Ceren Göğebakan, Günsu Saraçoğlu – Sanatın Evrim’i Episode 86, Evrim Sanat, Mikado İletişim
Ceren Göğebakan, Günsu Saraçoğlu – Sanatın Evrim’i Episode 86, Evrim Sanat, Mikado İletişim
Nature based Solution in Ezine Olive Groves Drought Resilience Will Increase with Green Manuring.
Nature-based Solution in Ezine Olive Groves: Drought Resilience Will Increase with Green Manuring.
The Guest of the 122nd Episode of With Eylül Aşkın… Was Özge Öztimur Music, Motorcycles, and the New Single
The Guest of the 122nd Episode of “With Eylül Aşkın…” Was Özge Öztimur: Music, Motorcycles, and the New Single
Çankırı Electrician Installations Resistant to Central Anatolia's Arid Continental Climate
Çankırı Electrician: Installations Resistant to Central Anatolia’s Arid Continental Climate
WE ARE IN DEEP SORROW FOR THE LOSS OF PROF. DR. İLBER ORTAYLI, THE LIVING MEMORY OF HISTORY AND THE GUIDE OF TURKISH CULTURE
WE ARE IN DEEP SORROW FOR THE LOSS OF PROF. DR. İLBER ORTAYLI, THE LIVING MEMORY OF HISTORY AND THE GUIDE OF TURKISH CULTURE
Ayşe Nazmiye Uça “Macho Management Culture Survives on Fear”
Ayşe Nazmiye Uça: “Macho Management Culture Survives on Fear”
The Strong Bond Academia and Entrepreneurship Becomes Visible Again at Sabancı University
The Strong Bond Academia and Entrepreneurship Becomes Visible Again at Sabancı University
LÖSEV's Solidarity and Morale Iftars During Ramadan Children's Recovery Comes First
LÖSEV’s Solidarity and Morale Iftars During Ramadan: Children’s Recovery Comes First
Striking Awareness Event from Turkish Kidney Foundation for World Kidney Day Giant Kidney Model Made from 1800 PET Bottles
Striking Awareness Event from Turkish Kidney Foundation for World Kidney Day: Giant Kidney Model Made from 1800 PET Bottles
Persistent Headaches Could Be Caused by Teeth Grinding!
Persistent Headaches Could Be Caused by Teeth Grinding!
The 32nd IFSAK Short Film Festival Has Begun Cinema Enthusiasts Meet on March 9
The 32nd IFSAK Short Film Festival Has Begun: Cinema Enthusiasts Meet on March 9-15
Candid Statements from Tülay Türken on Being a Woman in Iran and Turkey
Candid Statements from Tülay Türken on Being a Woman in Iran and Turkey
EcosySTEM Education Center Made a Strong Start to 2026 with Science and Nature Focused Education
ecosySTEM Education Center Made a Strong Start to 2026 with Science- and Nature-Focused Education
An Inner Journey from Artist Günsu Saraçoğlu “Slow Down Life Hayatı Yavaşlat” at the MTSO Art Gallery
An Inner Journey from Artist Günsu Saraçoğlu: “Slow Down Life / Hayatı Yavaşlat” at the MTSO Art Gallery
Büşra Nazlan Üregül Özge Zeki, Conversations in Search of Happiness, Episode
Büşra Nazlan Üregül – Özge Zeki, Conversations in Search of Happiness, Episode 11
My Impressions of Cologne From Sociological Observations to Lessons in Urbanism Murat TÜZEL
My Impressions of Cologne: From Sociological Observations to Lessons in Urbanism – Murat TÜZEL
The Evolution of Art Episode 84 – Ediz Birlikdoğan, Günsu Saraçoğlu – Evrim Sanat, Mikado İletişim
The Evolution of Art Episode 84 – Ediz Birlikdoğan, Günsu Saraçoğlu – Evrim Sanat, Mikado İletişim
Bahar Taşkıran, Eylül Aşkın İle… Special Interview, Episode
Bahar Taşkıran, Eylül Aşkın İle… Special Interview, Episode 118
New Single from Burcu Kurt “Aşk Gerek” Now Available on Digital Platforms
New Single from Burcu Kurt “Aşk Gerek” Now Available on Digital Platforms
Türkiye News Portal Logo
Turhapo Logo
Türkiye Haber Portalı Logo