Director

Asaf Tengiz

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Directed movies: 6Directed series: 0All crew credits: 8

TMDB ID: 1944607

Known for: Production

Born: January 1, 1929

Died: January 1, 1998

Age: 69

Place of birth: Antalya, Turkey

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1958 - 1973

Years active: 16

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Director (6)Producer (1)Writer (1)

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Biography

Asaf Tengiz was a Turkish film director, screenwriter, and producer, active in the Turkish film industry from the late 1950s through the 1970s. Born in Antalya, he began his career in cinema as an assistant director before making his directorial debut. Tengiz directed and wrote several films across various genres, including Gönül Kimi Severse (1959), Sevimli Haydut (1961), and Hazreti Ibrahim (1964). His film Ustura Behçet (1972) is among his notable works, showcasing his versatility in storytelling. Tengiz was married to actress Safiye Filiz, who starred in several of his films.

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