03.05.2025 17:50
Sırrı Süreyya Önder stands out not only for his political identity but also for his multifaceted artistic journey that spans from screenwriting to directing, acting to writing. Known for award-winning works like "Beynelmilel," Önder has blended his art with social struggle, leaving a profound impact on cinema, television, and print media.
Sırrı Süreyya Önder is a name that has left its mark not only in politics but also in the art world. Önder, who stands out with his identities as a screenwriter, director, writer, and actor, has a story of artistic life shaped by social struggle. The film "Beynelmilel," released in 2006, is remembered as Önder's most well-known work in cinema.
The film he co-directed with Mahsun Gül takes place in a town in Turkey after the military coup and critiques the oppressive period through humor. The film won several awards, including "Best Film" at the 2007 Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. It was regarded by critics as "one of the strong examples of political cinema."
HE HAS TAKEN PART IN MANY PRODUCTIONS Throughout his artistic life, Sırrı Süreyya Önder has played an active role in many areas of cinema. He has left his mark in both mainstream and independent cinema with projects where he took on different roles such as directing, screenwriting, script consulting, and acting. His first notable work as a screenwriter was the television series "Emret Komutanım." He later wrote the screenplays for important films such as "O... Çocukları" and "İtirazım Var." He also served as a script consultant for the series "Kalpsiz Adam."
In his acting career, he has taken on quite a variety of roles. He performed as an actor in films such as "Sis ve Gece," "Zombilerin Düğünü," "Ejder Kapanı," "Mar," "Yeraltı," "Düğün Dernek," "Ferahfeza," "İçimdeki Ses," "14 Tirmeh," "Manyak," and "İtirazım Var." With his roles in these films, he showcased both his dramatic and comedic sides. He was also part of the adaptation team for the film "Mutluluk." In the politically themed project "F Tipi Film," where many directors collaborated, he contributed as both a co-director and a screenwriter. Önder has also produced short films, taking on the roles of director, screenwriter, and actor in the short film "Taş Yok Mu Taş."
HE MADE HEADLINES WITH HIS WRITINGS Sırrı Süreyya Önder's artistic journey is not limited to cinema. His writing adventure, which began during his prison years, later transformed into columns in various newspapers and magazines. His writings published in outlets such as Radikal, Birikim, and BirGün carried a language that combined humor, social critique, and folk literature.