Personal Info
Birth date
1929-09-15 (95 Years)
Day of death
2000-10-25
Gender
Male
Known for
Directing
Place of birth
Istanbul, Turkey
Also known as
-Nejat Saydam
Biography
Nejat Saydam (15 September 1929 – 25 October 2000) was a Turkish film director, screenwriter and actor from Istanbul. He began as a theater actor in 1946 and became an assistant in movies four years later. In 1957, he began directing films. Saydam starred in two Turkish films and wrote 85 film scripts.
Filmography
Hizmetçi Dediğin Böyle Olur
NYR
Overview:
Zeynep and Bülent are newlyweds. However, on the eve of their wedding, they are both fired from their jobs and left homeless. They spend the first days of their marriage living on the streets and staying with friends. Finally, an opportunity presents itself. Bülent will work as a private driver. The only issue is that he will have to live away from home. This separation turns out to be a great opportunity for Zeynep, as she has also arranged a domestic work position without her husband's knowledge. She will stay at the mansion where she will work at night. The young couple part ways, agreeing to meet once a week. However, neither of them is yet aware that they have both found jobs at the same mansion.Bir Hizmetçi Kızın Hatıra Defteri
NYR
Overview:
Zeynep has been working as a maid since she was a child. She is forced to leave her jobs for various reasons. Eventually, she begins working in a home where she is loved and cherished. Everything is going smoothly when she meets Bülent. Bülent, who introduces himself as a wealthy man, and Zeynep fall in love. Bülent's sudden disappearance deeply shocks Zeynep. However, over time, the events that unfold will drive Zeynep to seek revenge against Bülent.Asi Kalpler
NYR
Overview:
Bülent is a famous soccer player. He falls in love with Betül, whom he meets at the hotel where he is vacationing. However, Betül suddenly leaves the hotel and disappears. Meanwhile, Bülent's soccer career comes to an end after he is involved in a traffic accident. Suspecting that the accident was intentional, Bülent begins to investigate the incident.Acemi Çapkın
NYR
Overview:
The film tells the story of Sıtkı Bey, who lives a different life during the day and at night. Sıtkı Bey, who owns a typing course, is a quiet and cold man who is not interested in women. This attitude also affects his students. However, Sıtkı Bey takes on a different character at night. He does not remember what he does at night during the day. Due to his nocturnal escapades, he gains many enemies. When his escapades become known, the typing course will also be in danger.Dokuzuncu Hariciye Koğuşu
NYR
Overview:
When Burhan loses his father at a young age, he begins living with Nazım Paşa, who worked alongside his father. Burhan, who grew up with Nazım Paşa's daughter Nüzhet, is in love with the young woman but cannot confess his feelings due to an illness in his leg. Nazım Paşa plans to marry his daughter to Ragıp, a doctor. Nüzhet, who refuses to accept this marriage because of her love for Burhan, makes a great sacrifice for Burhan's recovery.Kadınlar Hep Aynıdır
NYR
Overview:
Turgut quickly squanders the inheritance he received from his father, and his house is seized. He needs a large sum of money to lift the seizure. At this point, businessman Hayrullah offers Turgut a job. Hayrullah has recently been receiving threatening letters saying that his daughter will be killed. He asks Turgut to find the person who wrote the letters and protect his daughter Sumru. While trying to protect Sumru, Turgut will fall in love with her.Evlilik Şirketi
NYR
Overview:
The film tells the story of what a woman does to marry the man she loves. Ali and Leyla love each other. Ali proposes to Leyla. They must get married that day because he is leaving for Germany the next day. They decide to get married in secret, without Leyla's family knowing. However, Leyla's mother and father interrupt the wedding and take Leyla away. Because Leyla is not yet of legal age. The wedding is left unfinished, and Ali goes to Germany. Leyla's neighbor, Mülayim, is also in love with Leyla. However, Leyla's mother demands that a house be purchased as a dowry. While Mülayim tries to marry Leyla, Leyla will seek ways to run away with Ali.Her Şafakta Ölürüm
NYR
Overview:
Ali is about to lose his farm through foreclosure because he cannot repay his debt. However, Ali pays the money at the last minute and saves his land. Rüstem Ağa, who has his eye on Ali's wife Ayşe, begins to plot various intrigues. He burns Ali's barn and pins the blame on someone else. Ali, overcome by anger, kills the wrong man and is sent to prison. Rüstem takes advantage of this opportunity to set a trap for Ayşe. Ayşe takes her child and flees to the mountains, where she contracts tuberculosis. After being released from prison, Ali finds them but loses his wife. Swearing revenge, Ali launches a major campaign against Rüstem.Kalpaklılar
NYR
Overview:
The people are divided into two groups: supporters of the Sultan and supporters of Mustafa Kemal. In addition to those who have crossed over to Anatolia, there are also many secret supporters of the National Forces in Istanbul. Müjgan is the daughter of Süleyman Sırrı Pasha. Talip is one of the volunteers of the Kuva-yi Milliye movement in Istanbul. Talip befriends Müjgan in order to access information through her father. However, Müjgan realizes Talip's true identity and intentions. Upon this realization, Müjgan voluntarily helps Talip. However, this help leads to the beginning of a love affair between the two.Ruby-Eyed Cat
NYR
Overview:
There is a sculpture of "buddha" with biggest ruby-eyed in temple from prehistoric ages. There are many adventurer look for this sculpture. An adventurer from Turkey is killed and Murat Davman searches this murder.Virago
NYR
Overview:
Nermin, who meets Ömer after many years, introduces herself as a different person in order to get closer to the young man.Wild Bride
NYR
Overview:
A man who wants to raise his daughter, Aysegul, away from modern life moves to a mountain with his daughter. One day a handsome, bankrupt man comes to mountains. Aysegul falls for him, which led her to join the corrupt modern life.Yeşil Köşkün Lambası
NYR
Overview:
Major Kemal is the aide-de-camp to Halil Pasha, the Minister of War. One day, Pasha's daughter Şükran and her friends play a prank on him. Kemal and Şükran meet because of this prank and eventually fall in love. Şükran and Kemal promise to love each other as long as the lamp at Yeşil Köşk burns. However, Interior Minister Osman Pasha wants to marry Şükran to his son. When Kemal learns of this, he leaves for the Arabian Peninsula to join the Yemen War, which has just broken out.If a Woman Wants...
NYR
Overview:
Based on the eponymous novel by Mahmut Karakur. Nadya suffers a heart attack during a flight with her father. The plane makes an emergency landing in Istanbul. Her father takes Nadya to the consulate for treatment. Nadya receives treatment, but due to a tumor in her heart, she has only six months to live. The doctor forbids Nadya from experiencing exciting emotions such as love. Nadya secretly escapes from the hospital and explores Istanbul. She meets businessman Irfan on a ferry. They spend the entire day together. The next day, Nadya leaves Irfan's house secretly without mentioning anything about herself. From that day onward, Nadya and Irfan, who cannot forget each other, will cross paths again.Yazık Oldu Yarınlara
4
Overview:
The story of two brothers who love the same woman. Tayfun and Kemal are two brothers who live with their mother, and both are in love with Gül. Gül loves Tayfun, but Tayfun does not appreciate her and leaves her. Desperate and alone, Gül marries Tayfun's brother Kemal, who takes care of her and protects her.Afife Jale
6
Overview:
The life of Afife Jale, the first Turkish female theater artist, is recounted. Since childhood, Afife has been a free-spirited girl who loves her freedom. However, she lives in a conservative family environment. When she turned twelve, she was forced to wear a veil despite her objections. With the support of her family elders, her father allowed her to study painting at the School of Fine Arts. However, Afife's heart was set on theater. Initially, she staged plays for her friends on a small stage she had set up inside her home, performing the plays of the Afife Company. Her greatest obstacle was her father. With the support of her grandfather, the Pasha, and her childhood friend and lover, Dr. Ziya, Afife stood up to her father. She could not suppress her desire for much longer.Acting
1987Afife Jale as Unknown
1974Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur? as Unknown
1972Aşkların En Güzeli as Unknown
1960Dolandırıcılar Şahı as Unknown
1957The Bride's Murat as Unknown
1954Aramızda Yaşayamazsın as Unknown
Directing
1985Fethin Mucizesi ... Director
1978Fırtına ... Director
1977Evlilik Şirketi ... Director
1976Alev ... Director
1975Minik Cadı ... Director
1975Sabıkalı ... Director
1975My Friend Frankenstein ... Director
1975Dancing Boy ... Director
1974Yazık Oldu Yarınlara ... Director
1974Bal Kız: Şenlik Var ... Director
1974Cici Kız ... Director
1974Istırap ... Director
1974Sokaklardan Bir Kız ... Director
1974Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur? ... Director
1973While Lilies Bloom ... Director
1973Şehvet Kurbanı ... Director
1973Gülerken Ağlayanlar ... Director
1973The Prisoner ... Director
1972Dinmeyen Sızı ... Director
1972Sisli Hatıralar ... Director
1972Vahşi Bir Kız Sevdim ... Director
1972Aşkların En Güzeli ... Director
1972Asi Kalpler ... Director
1972Vukuat Var ... Director
1971Blue Scarf ... Director
1971İki Ruhlu Kadın ... Director
1971Gelin Çiçeği ... Director
1970Firari Aşıklar ... Director
1970Güller ve Dikenler ... Director
1970Saadet Güneşi ... Director
1970Herkesin Sevgilisi ... Director
1970Bülbül Yuvası ... Director
1969Sen Bir Meleksin ... Director
1969Fosforlu Cevriyem ... Director
1969Aşk Mabudesi ... Director
1969Buruk Acı ... Director
1969Yarın Başka Bir Gündür ... Director
1968The Most Beautiful Woman in the World ... Director
1968Yalan Yıllar ... Director
1968Ayşem ... Director
1968Sarmaşık Gülleri ... Director
1968Ağlayan Bir Ömür ... Director
1967Tapılacak Kadın ... Director
1967Kırbaç Altında ... Director
1967Alpaslan'ın Fedaisi Alpago ... Director
1967Those Would-Be Girls ... Director
1967Dokuzuncu Hariciye Koğuşu ... Director
1966Boğaziçi Şarkısı ... Director
1966Dişi Düşman ... Director
1966Kolsuz Kahraman ... Director
1966Virago ... Director
1966The Stranger's Daughter ... Director
1966Ruby-Eyed Cat ... Director
1966İki Yabancı ... Director
1965Black Eyes ... Director
1965If a Woman Wants... ... Director
1965Wild Bride ... Director
1965A Strange Wedding ... Director
1965Before the Thaw ... Director
1965Çiçekçi Kız ... Director
1964Acemi Çapkın ... Director
1964Şoförler Kralı ... Director
1964Hizmetçi Dediğin Böyle Olur ... Director
1964Dağlar Bizimdir ... Director
1964Son Tren ... Director
1964Wind of Youth ... Director
1963İlk Göz Ağrısı ... Director
1963The Gardener ... Director
1963Kendini Arayan Adam ... Director
1963Bir Hizmetçi Kızın Hatıra Defteri ... Director
1963Çapraz Delikanlı ... Director
1963Kadınlar Hep Aynıdır ... Director
1963Beyaz Güvercin ... Director
1963Leyla İle Mecnun Gibi ... Director
1963Akdeniz Şarkısı ... Director
1962Daima Kalbimdesin ... Director
1962Küçük Hanımın Kısmeti ... Director
1962Küçük Hanım Avrupa'da ... Director
1962Gönül Avcısı ... Director
1962Hayat Bazen Tatlıdır ... Director
1962Chauffeur of the Little Lady ... Director
1962Allah Seviniz Dedi ... Director
1961Aşkın Saati Gelince ... Director
1961Bülbül Yuvası ... Director
1961Little Lady ... Director
1961Kül Kedisi ... Director
1961Şeytanın Kılıcı ... Director
1960Yeşil Köşkün Lambası ... Director
1960Vatan ve Namus ... Director
1959Kalpaklılar ... Director
1959Kaderim Böyle İmiş ... Director
1958Tilki Leman ... Director
1958Şahinler Diyarı ... Director
1957The Bride's Murat ... Assistant Director
Production
1977Bizim Kız ... Executive Producer
Writing
1977Evlilik Şirketi ... Writer
1976Alev ... Writer
1975Sabıkalı ... Writer
1975My Friend Frankenstein ... Screenplay
1975Dancing Boy ... Screenplay
1974Yazık Oldu Yarınlara ... Screenplay
1974Cici Kız ... Writer
1974Istırap ... Writer
1974Sokaklardan Bir Kız ... Screenplay
1973While Lilies Bloom ... Scenario Writer
1973Şehvet Kurbanı ... Writer
1973Gülerken Ağlayanlar ... Writer
1972Dinmeyen Sızı ... Screenplay
1972Sisli Hatıralar ... Writer
1972Vahşi Bir Kız Sevdim ... Writer
1972Aşkların En Güzeli ... Writer
1972Her Şafakta Ölürüm ... Writer
1972Asi Kalpler ... Scenario Writer
1971İki Ruhlu Kadın ... Writer
1971Gelin Çiçeği ... Writer
1970Firari Aşıklar ... Writer
1970Güller ve Dikenler ... Writer
1970Herkesin Sevgilisi ... Writer
1969Sen Bir Meleksin ... Writer
1969Aşk Mabudesi ... Writer
1969Buruk Acı ... Writer
1969Yarın Başka Bir Gündür ... Writer
1968Yalan Yıllar ... Writer
1968Sarmaşık Gülleri ... Writer
1967Tapılacak Kadın ... Writer
1967Kırbaç Altında ... Writer
1967Those Would-Be Girls ... Screenplay
1967Dokuzuncu Hariciye Koğuşu ... Writer
1966Boğaziçi Şarkısı ... Writer
1966Dişi Düşman ... Writer
1966Kolsuz Kahraman ... Writer
1966Ruby-Eyed Cat ... Writer
1966The Stranger's Daughter ... Writer
1966İki Yabancı ... Writer
1965If a Woman Wants... ... Screenplay
1965Wild Bride ... Writer
1965A Strange Wedding ... Writer
1965Before the Thaw ... Writer
1965Çiçekçi Kız ... Writer
1964Acemi Çapkın ... Writer
1964Şoförler Kralı ... Writer
1964Hizmetçi Dediğin Böyle Olur ... Writer
1964Dağlar Bizimdir ... Writer
1964Son Tren ... Writer
1964Wind of Youth ... Screenplay
1963İlk Göz Ağrısı ... Writer
1963Bir Hizmetçi Kızın Hatıra Defteri ... Writer
1963Kadınlar Hep Aynıdır ... Writer
1963Çapraz Delikanlı ... Writer
1963Beyaz Güvercin ... Writer
1963Akdeniz Şarkısı ... Writer
1962Daima Kalbimdesin ... Writer
1962Küçük Hanımın Kısmeti ... Writer
1962Küçük Hanım Avrupa'da ... Writer
1962Gönül Avcısı ... Writer
1962Chauffeur of the Little Lady ... Writer
1962Allah Seviniz Dedi ... Screenplay
1961Aşkın Saati Gelince ... Writer
1961Bülbül Yuvası ... Screenplay
1961Little Lady ... Screenplay
1961Kül Kedisi ... Screenplay
1960Yeşil Köşkün Lambası ... Writer
1959Kalpaklılar ... Writer
1958Bir Dilim Ekmek ... Writer
1957Beş Hasta Var ... Screenplay
1957Yetim Ömer ... Screenplay
1957Bir Serseri ... Writer