30.10.2025 16:54
The life of Abdullah Çatlı is being brought to the big screen with the film titled "Çatlı." In the film, directed by Deniz Enyüksek, former national football player and coach Vedat İnceefe portrays Abdullah Çatlı. The first images from the filming, which began in Budapest, have been released, and the film is scheduled to be released in March 2026.
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The life of Abdullah Çatlı is being brought to the big screen with a strong production and an impressive cast. In the film, inspired by real events, Abdullah Çatlı is portrayed by former national football player and coach Vedat İnceefe, who bears a striking resemblance to Çatlı.
The film, produced by Safe Media, has assembled a team of 100 people, including internationally recognized names, for the shooting that began in Budapest. The film will also feature scenes shot abroad in France and Greece, with costumes and locations reflecting the period meticulously prepared by the production team. Abdullah Çatlı's daughters, Selcen Çatlı and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökçen Çatlı, serve as consultants for the film.
THE FILM HAS STARTED SHOOTING IN BUDAPEST
After the test shoots in Istanbul, the Çatlı film team, produced by Safe Media, started shooting in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, on October 29.
The cast of the film is as follows:
- Vedat İnceefe (Abdullah Çatlı),
- Şiva Behrouzfar (Meral Çatlı),
- Eren Vurdem (Ironer),
- Ömer Kurt (Orphan Rights),
- Engin Benli (Colonel Mazhar),
- Erdal Küçükkömürcü (Eytem),
- Turgay Tanülkü (Father Çatlı),
- Şahine Hatipoğlu (Mother Çatlı),
- Hasan Küçükçetin (Groom Ercan),
- Cavit Çetin Güner (Leftist Ethem),
- Nizamettin Namidar (Servet Burçak),
- Ece Tengiz (Zarife),
- Guest actor Yunus Emre Yıldırımer (Zeki Çatlı)
In the film, Selcen Çatlı's childhood is portrayed by Beyza Karabacak, her adolescence by Ekin Pasvanoğlu; Gökçen Çatlı's childhood is portrayed by Gülşen Mina Gümüş, her adolescence by Selin Görgülü.
PLANNED TO BE RELEASED IN MARCH 2026
Scheduled to be released on March 20, 2026, the creative direction of Çatlı is handled by Onur Tan, and the project consultancy is provided by Ömer Faruk Sorak. The film, written by Onur Tan and Nevzat Erkul, is directed by Deniz Enyüksek.
Selcen Çatlı serves as the script consultant for the film, while Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökçen Çatlı provides concept consultancy, marking a first.
NOT JUST A BIOGRAPHY
With its shooting taking place in Turkey and Europe, "Çatlı" is preparing to make a significant impact in the cinema world on an international scale.
"Çatlı" not only tells a life story but also brings to the big screen events that have left a mark on Turkey's political, social, and psychological memory. The film immerses the audience in the turbulent atmosphere of the period while blending elements of action, drama, and political thriller.
With its intriguing story, experienced team, and international production quality, "Çatlı" is already standing out as one of the most remarkable cinematic productions of the year.
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