Ferzan Ozpetek

Photograph by Muammer Yanmaz

Born in Istanbul, Ferzan Özpetek moved to Italy in 1977 to study cinema, art history and directing at the La Sapienza University, the Academy of Navona, and the Silvio D’Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts, respectively. After collaborating with Julian Beck and the Living Theatre Company, he started working as an assistant director to Massimo Troisi and Maurizio Ponzi. His films have been screened at several prestigious festivals and received various awards. Karsi Pencere (Facing Windows) is his fourth feature film.

Filmography

1997 Hamam / Il Bagno Turco / Steam: The Turkish Bath
1999 Harem Suare / Harem Soirée
2001 Cahil Periler / Le Fate Ignoranti / The Ignorant Fairies (a.k.a. His Secret Life)
2003 Karsi Pencere / La Finestra di Fronte / Facing Windows
2005 Kutsal Yürek / Cuore Sacro / Sacred Heart