Ahmet Uluçay
DirectingAbout Ahmet Uluçay
He was born in 1954 in Tepecik village of Tavsanli district of Kütahya. During his childhood, even before he knew about the invention of the cinematograph, he thought that photography could move. He got to know the cinema thanks to the traveling film screening team that came to the village. When he was 12 years old, he decided to build a movie camera with his friend Ismail Mutlu. After three years, he combined the film fragments he collected and organized small screenings for the village people. Ulucay, who formed the "Tepecik Köyü Arkadas Sinema Grubu" with his friend Mutlu, who was engaged in poultry farming in the village, and his friend Serif Akarsu, a miner, completed his first film "Optik Dusler" (1992) with his friends using a VHS camera they bought from an expatriate living in Germany. In addition to his film work, he worked as a truck driver and construction worker to make ends meet. Ulucay, who also worked as a porter in a feed factory to make a living while shooting his first feature film "Karpuz Kabugundan Gemiler Yapmak", inspired by his childhood, received nearly 40 awards in Turkey and abroad with this film. He helped Nuri Bilge Ceylan in the shooting of the movie 'Mayis Sikintisi'. Ahmet Ulucay's film "Karpuz Kabugundan Gemiler Yapmak" won the grand prize of the 26th Montpellier Mediterranean Films Festival. "Karpuz Kabugundan Gemiler Yapmak", which was selected as the "Best Film" at the Istanbul Film Festival, received the "Golden Conch", the second best award, at the San Sebastian Film Festival. He could not continue shooting the movie "Bozkirda Deniz Kabugu", which he started shooting in 2007, due to health problems. Ulucay, a father of two children, wrote novels as well as his poems published in some magazines. He received many awards at national and international festivals with his films. While he was being treated in Istanbul for a brain tumor, he caught pneumonia and died on November 30, 2009. IMDB mini bio by yusufpiskin
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ahmet Uluçay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ahmet Uluçay's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ahmet Uluçay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ahmet Uluçay Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ahmet Uluçay's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ahmet Uluçay.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | A Dream School in the Steppes | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds | Berber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Picture of Feature Length | Ahmet Uluçay | Flop | Similar → |
Ahmet Uluçay - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ahmet Uluçay?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ahmet Uluçay is "Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Ahmet Uluçay acted in?
Ahmet Uluçay has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.