Writer
Suat Yalaz
94 years · Çiçekdağı, Kırşehir, Turkey · 9 films
Suat Yalaz was a prominent Turkish comic book artist, screenwriter, and film director, best known as the creator of the character Karaoğlan. Born in Çiçekdağı, Kırşehir, Turkey, he began his career as a caricaturist and comic artist, gaining attention with the debut of 'Karaoğlan' on January 3, 1962. The success of this historical swordsman character led Yalaz to venture into filmmaking, where he directed and produced several films based on his creation, including Karaoğlan: Altay'dan Gelen Yiğit (1965) and Karaoğlan: Bizanslı Zorba (1967). In 1970, Yalaz moved to France, where he created French-language adaptations of Karaoğlan, such as Changor (1971). His work significantly influenced Turkish popular culture, and he remained active in the arts until his passing in Istanbul on March 2, 2020.
Best known for
Filmography 9
The Last Ottoman: Knockout Ali
2007 · Screenplay
The Cheikh's Daughter
1970 · Director, Screenplay
Tarkan Camoka'ya Karşı
1969 · Writer
Camoka'nın Dönüşü
1968 · Writer, Director
Karaoğlan: Bizanslı Zorba
1967 · Producer, Writer
Karaoglan: Camoka's Revenge
1966 · Director, Producer
Karaoglan: Baybora's Son
1966 · Director
Karaoglan: The Hero Came from Altai
1965 · Director, Producer
Cengiz Han'ın Hazineleri
1962 · Screenplay