Ümit Köreken

Ümit Köreken, the master storyteller from Turkey, was born in 1965 in Istanbul. Active since the 1990s, he has crafted a unique niche for himself in the drama genre, with his most prominent films being "Blue Bicycle" and "Elene". Despite not having any awards from major film festivals, his films are critically acclaimed and recognized for their nuanced storytelling and compelling characters that reflect the complex realities of Turkish society.

From the heart, Ümit Köreken is a director who paints the human condition with a brush dipped in the colors of empathy and authenticity.