Zeki Demirkubuz
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 1, 1964 in Isparta, Turkey
- Active Years
- 1986–2023 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Biography
Zeki Demirkubuz is a prominent contemporary Turkish film director, screenwriter, producer, and film editor known for his unflinching and uncompromising approach to cinema. Born in Isparta, Turkey, his work frequently delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche, exploring themes of guilt, morality, and complex relationships. His retrospectives have been featured at numerous international venues and institutions, including the Viennale, the Toronto Film Festival, the Boston Museum of Art, the Anthology Film Archives, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the University of Michigan, the Brussels Cinematheque, the New Horizons Film Festival, and the Cluj Film Festival. Among his notable directorial works are Fate, Confession, The Waiting Room, Destiny, Envy, Inside, Nausea, and Innocence.
Career overview
Zeki Demirkubuz is a contemporary Turkish filmmaker recognized as a prominent film director, screenwriter, producer, and film editor. Born in Isparta, Turkey, he is known for an unflinching and uncompromising approach to cinema. His works frequently delve into the dark recesses of the human psyche, exploring complex themes of guilt, morality, and human relationships.
Throughout his career, his films and retrospectives have gained international recognition. His films Fate and Confession were screened in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival in 2002. Following The Waiting Room in 2003, in which he also played the lead role, he directed Destiny in 2006, which serves as the prequel story to Innocence. His subsequent directorial works include Envy, Inside, Nausea, and Üçüncü Sayfa, which was shown at film festivals in Turkey as well as European festivals including Locarno and Rotterdam. During this period, he also began work on a trilogy titled Karanlık Üzerine Öyküler.
Retrospectives of his work have been featured at numerous notable institutions and events, including the Viennale, the Boston Museum of Art, the Toronto Film Festival, the Anthology Film Archives, the University of Michigan, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the Brussels Cinematheque, the New Horizons Film Festival, and the Cluj Film Festival.
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Full Filmography
59 titles- Life (2023) Editor
- Life (2023) Writer
- Life (2023) Producer
- Life (2023) Director
- Ember (2016) Writer
- Ember (2016) Director
- Nausea (2015) as Ahmet
- Nausea (2015) Director
- Nausea (2015) Writer
- Nausea (2015) Editor
- Inside (2012) Director
- Inside (2012) Producer
- Inside (2012) Screenplay
- Envy (2009) Director
- Envy (2009) Screenplay
- Asi Ruh (2008)
- At the Bar (2007) as Mahkum 1
- Destiny (2006) as Patron
- Destiny (2006) Director
- Destiny (2006) Writer
- Destiny (2006) Director of Photography
- Destiny (2006) Editor
- Destiny (2006) Cinematography
- Destiny (2006) Producer
- The Waiting Room (2004) as Ahmet
- The Waiting Room (2004) Director
- The Waiting Room (2004) Director of Photography
- The Waiting Room (2004) Editor
- The Waiting Room (2004) Producer
- The Waiting Room (2004) Screenplay
- Distant (2002) Thanks
- Fate (2001) Director
- Fate (2001) Writer
- Fate (2001) Editor
- Fate (2001) Producer
- The Confession (2001) Director
- The Confession (2001) Writer
- The Confession (2001) Editor
- The Confession (2001) Director of Photography
- The Confession (2001) Producer
- Clouds of May (1999) Thanks
- The Third Page (1999)
- The Third Page (1999) Director
- The Third Page (1999) Writer
- The Third Page (1999) Producer
- Ayrı Dünyalar (1997) Director
- Sedef Kabaş ile Portreler (1997)
- Innocence (1997) Director
- Innocence (1997) Writer
- Innocence (1997) Producer
- Block C (1994) as Akıl Hastası
- Block C (1994) Director
- Block C (1994) Producer
- Block C (1994) Screenplay
- Saygılar Bizden (1992) as Remzi
- Queer World (1988) Assistant Director
- Deniz Kızı (1987) Assistant Director
- Yoksul (1986) as İşportacı
- Yoksul (1986) Assistant Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zeki Demirkubuz best known for?
Zeki Demirkubuz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Envy (2009), Envy (2009), The Waiting Room (2004), The Waiting Room (2004).
When and where was Zeki Demirkubuz born?
Zeki Demirkubuz was born on October 1, 1964 in Isparta, Turkey.
How many credits does Zeki Demirkubuz have?
Zeki Demirkubuz has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2023.
What is Zeki Demirkubuz's background in cinema and television?
Zeki Demirkubuz is a prominent contemporary Turkish film director, screenwriter, producer, and film editor known for his unflinching and uncompromising approach to cinema. Born in Isparta, Turkey, his work frequently delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche, exploring themes of guilt, morality, and complex rel...
Zeki Demirkubuz by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Waiting Room (2004) as Ahmet — aged about 39
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