23.10.2026 20:11
The life of Kazım Koyuncu, an unforgettable name in Black Sea music, is being made into a feature film. Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu portrays the artist, who died in 2005 at the age of just 33. The actor, who lost about 20 kilos for the role, appeared before the audience with a completely different look in the first teaser released for the film. The teaser also featured "Gelavera Deresi," one of Koyuncu's unforgettable songs.
As preparations continue for the feature film about Kazım Koyuncu's life, the physical transformation of lead actor Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu has drawn attention. The actor, who lost approximately 20 kilograms to portray the famous artist, appeared before the camera with his guitar in the first teaser.
HE LOST 20 KILOS FOR KAZIM KOYUNCU Kazım Koyuncu, who created a unique style by bringing Black Sea music together with rock and was known as "The Boy in the Poet's Jacket," is having his life brought to the big screen. The artist, who passed away in 2005, is being portrayed by Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu, who most recently appeared in the series "Şakirpaşa Ailesi." The young actor went through an extensive preparation process to bring Koyuncu to life. It was stated that Üzümoğlu, who also wanted to prepare physically for his role, lost approximately 20 kilograms. The actor's transformation was revealed in the first teaser released from the film.
Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu's appearance in the film "GELAVERA DERESI" SURPRISE IN THE FIRST TEASER In the released teaser, Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu is seen sitting with his guitar in a half-dark room in front of an open window. The actor plays the opening melody of "Gelavera Deresi," one of Kazım Koyuncu's beloved works. Recreating Koyuncu's image associated with his guitar, Üzümoğlu appeared before the audience with one of the first scenes from the film about the artist's life.