We Lost Tomris Giritlioğlu
Famous screenwriter and director Tomris Giritlioglu, passed away at the age of 67 in the hospital where he was receiving treatment in Istanbul. Giritlioğlu, who will be remembered for the deep marks he left in the world of cinema, was one of the important names of Turkish cinema. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy published a condolence message for Giritlioğlu on his social media account. Minister Ersoy, “I learned with deep sorrow the passing of Tomris Giritlioğlu, the writer, director and producer of unforgettable works. May God have mercy on the powerful writer of our cinema; I offer my condolences to his relatives and the entire art community. May he rest in peace, and my condolences.” used expressions.
Life and Career
Born in Konya in 1957 to a family from Hatay, Giritlioğlu completed his education at TED Ankara College and then graduated from Hacettepe University, Department of English Language and Literature. Giritlioğlu, who decided to become a film director during his university years, took the first steps in his career by working as a translator and assistant at TRT. Giritlioğlu, who started directing with documentaries, made his first feature film “The Other Side of the Water” He made his name known by winning many awards with his film. In 1999, he was awarded at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. “Best Picture” awarded the prize “Grains of Lady Salkım” He made a big breakthrough in the world of cinema with.
TV Series Projects and Their Impact
After his retirement, Giritlioğlu developed series projects for private television channels and became known as the pioneer of period series in Turkey. “The Wound of the Penny”, “Rose Oya in My Circle”, “Remember My Beloved”, “The Rebel” and “Gönülçelen” He made significant contributions to the history of Turkish television by working as a project designer and producer in many productions such as. With his passion for cinema and television, Giritlioğlu produced works that were loved and remembered by many viewers. Finally, he passed away at the age of 67 in the hospital where he was receiving treatment in Istanbul.