Çirkef

The film tells the story of Ayşe, whose family has fallen apart, and her reunion with her children years later. Ayşe and her family live in shacks on Kerim Bey's land. Kerim Bey wants to demolish the shacks and build apartments in their place. During the demolition, Kerim Bey's son Murat causes the death of Ayşe's husband. The incident is dismissed as an accident. Kerim Bey takes Ayşe and her children, who are now orphaned, into his own home. Murat poisons and kills his father and frames Ayşe for the crime. Ayşe is sent to prison, leaving her children without a guardian. Years later, the family will reunite, and the truth will come to light.

Directed by Temel Gürsu, Çirkef leans on a strong ensemble — Hülya Koçyiğit, Salih Güney, Tanju Gürsu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1975.