Ferhan Şensoy

I'm Glad I Did (2020)

Metin Akpınar has not been on the theater stage since 1992. In addition to TV series and movies, new generations were able to meet him with Devekuşu Kabare's six plays that could be recorded. As if it was written today, those who watched had a taste of h ...

Ferhangi Şeyler (2016)

Ferhan Şensoy is back with a message from 1993! Ferhangi Şeyler, Ferhan Şensoy's one-man show, which he has been performing continuously since March 7, 1987, is an evaluation of everyday events through Ferhan's humorous lens. ...

Ve perde! (2016)

A film on Haldun Taner, a respectable, democratic intellectual and a brilliant author of political essays, various genres and kinds of literary texts and especially theatre plays all of which have been a masterpiece in Turkey art history. ...

Masal Müfettişi (2013)

Muhalif Başkan (2013)

Son Ders: Aşk ve Üniversite (2008)

What a Turkish lecturer from abroad will teach university students will not be limited to the school curriculum. Yet this new teacher is unassuming; he begins his first lesson by saying, "No one here needs this lesson." However, when the students—and esp ...

Pardon (2005)

Based on a true event, Pardon tells the tragicomic story of three friends who end up in prison when they are mistaken as members of a terrorist organization. Ibrahim's fear of uniforms makes him runaway whenever he sees one. Because of this, police mistake ...

When Luck Breaks the Door (2005)

Kuddusi Yurdum, a minibus driver, competes in a TV quiz show to win a grand prize for his family. After narrowly missing the final question, they accept a consolation trip to Barbunya Island, where unexpected and funny adventures await. ...

Sahibinden Satılık Birinci El Ortaoyunu (2001)

From Ferhan Şensoy, a humorous comedy with a high dose of laughter about today's technological revolution... With computerized communication entering every aspect of our lives, you will enjoy watching the play, which describes the alienation of society in ...

Fişne Pahçesu (2000)

Çok Tuhaf Soruşturma (1998)

The story of a man who was wrongfully imprisoned and spent six years behind bars, only to be released after his innocence was proven, is told through the lens of black humor, highlighting the flaws in our country's justice system, prison practices, and hum ...

Haldun Taner Kabare (1998)

Haldun Taner Cabaret See what Ferhan Şensoy says about Haldun Taner, the greatest master of art, writer and theater performer of our country, "he is my father," Ferhan Şensoy, who is so devoted to his master, created a cabaret setup for him, turning his ...

Aptallara Güzel Gelen Televizyon Dizileri (1996)

Üç Kurşunluk Opera (1995)

Ferhan Şensoy says the following about The Threepenny Opera: "When updating Brecht's (The Threepenny Opera) 67 years later, I sometimes approach John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera." For example, in the original work performed 267 years ago, Mack the Knife was ...

Boşgezen ve Kalfası (1995)

Felek Bir Gün Salakken (1995)

Seyircili Seyir Defteri (1994)

Ferhan Şensoy and his team perform their play, which takes place inside a ship, from inside the same ship for their audience. Ferhan Şensoy, a true wordsmith, plays the captain, and the ship's crew returns from a long voyage and sets sail for Turkey. Whe ...

Kırk Ambar Gece Tiyatrosu (1994)

The most distinctive feature of this Ferhan Şensoy play, which is performed in a much sharper language than what today's stand-up comedians describe as an interactive game, is that it takes place inside a ship... ...

Parasız Yaşamak Pahalı (1993)

Godot Go Home (1992)

While Beckett centered on existential matters in "Waiting for Godot," Şensoy authentically adapted this play to address and mock the oppressive and fascist authorities in "Godot Go Home. ...

Aşkımızın Gemisi Fındık Kabuğu (1991)

Yorgun Matador (1991)

Büyük Yalnızlık (1990)

The story of a couple who decide to divorce after 10 years of marriage and end up fighting on their last night together as they take stock of their past. ...

Soyut Padişah (1989)

The Ottoman Empire through the eyes of an abstract sultan, who is unknown even to his own people, who always delegates his responsibilities to the wrong people around him due to his incompetence in state affairs, and who knows nothing about war. ...

İstanbul'u Satıyorum (1988)

Istanbul, the darling of the world, is being sold before everyone's eyes. They are selling Istanbul together with the contractors, giving away one Istanbul for free for every Istanbul purchased. They are even selling its history. When Mimar Sinan comes to ...

Eşek Arıları (1986)

Ferhan Şensoy and Ortaoyuncular bring Aristophanes' immortal work, believed to have been written in 422 BC, to the present day. Şensoy adds his own interpretation to Aristophanes' satirical critique of the justice system, and we enjoy watching the play t ...

İçinden Tramvay Geçen Şarkı (1986)

Based on the life story of Karl Valentin, one of the few theater artists who was not banned in Germany during World War II, this play written by Ferhan Şensoy satirizes Germany from 1914 until Hitler's rise to power and Özal's Turkey during that period. ...

Köşe Dönücü (1985)

The events that befell a young man obsessed with getting rich quick. ...

Kahraman Bakkal Süpermarkete Karşı (1980)

Ferhan Şensoy's play criticizing the new world order and capitalism. ...

Kızını Dövmeyen Dizini Döver (1977)

Aşk Dediğin Laf Değildir (1976)

The love story of a handsome beach attendant with two young women, one rich and the other disabled. ...

Ferhangi Şeyler (2016)

Ferhan Şensoy is back with a message from 1993! Ferhangi Şeyler, Ferhan Şensoy's one-man show, which he has been performing continuously since March 7, 1987, is an evaluation of everyday events through Ferhan's humorous lens. ...

Masal Müfettişi (2013)

Pardon (2005)

Based on a true event, Pardon tells the tragicomic story of three friends who end up in prison when they are mistaken as members of a terrorist organization. Ibrahim's fear of uniforms makes him runaway whenever he sees one. Because of this, police mistake ...

Sahibinden Satılık Birinci El Ortaoyunu (2001)

From Ferhan Şensoy, a humorous comedy with a high dose of laughter about today's technological revolution... With computerized communication entering every aspect of our lives, you will enjoy watching the play, which describes the alienation of society in ...

Fişne Pahçesu (2000)

Çok Tuhaf Soruşturma (1998)

The story of a man who was wrongfully imprisoned and spent six years behind bars, only to be released after his innocence was proven, is told through the lens of black humor, highlighting the flaws in our country's justice system, prison practices, and hum ...

Haldun Taner Kabare (1998)

Haldun Taner Cabaret See what Ferhan Şensoy says about Haldun Taner, the greatest master of art, writer and theater performer of our country, "he is my father," Ferhan Şensoy, who is so devoted to his master, created a cabaret setup for him, turning his ...

Aptallara Güzel Gelen Televizyon Dizileri (1996)

Üç Kurşunluk Opera (1995)

Ferhan Şensoy says the following about The Threepenny Opera: "When updating Brecht's (The Threepenny Opera) 67 years later, I sometimes approach John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera." For example, in the original work performed 267 years ago, Mack the Knife was ...

Boşgezen ve Kalfası (1995)

Felek Bir Gün Salakken (1995)

Seyircili Seyir Defteri (1994)

Ferhan Şensoy and his team perform their play, which takes place inside a ship, from inside the same ship for their audience. Ferhan Şensoy, a true wordsmith, plays the captain, and the ship's crew returns from a long voyage and sets sail for Turkey. Whe ...

Kırk Ambar Gece Tiyatrosu (1994)

The most distinctive feature of this Ferhan Şensoy play, which is performed in a much sharper language than what today's stand-up comedians describe as an interactive game, is that it takes place inside a ship... ...

Parasız Yaşamak Pahalı (1993)

Godot Go Home (1992)

While Beckett centered on existential matters in "Waiting for Godot," Şensoy authentically adapted this play to address and mock the oppressive and fascist authorities in "Godot Go Home. ...

Aşkımızın Gemisi Fındık Kabuğu (1991)

Yorgun Matador (1991)

Soyut Padişah (1989)

The Ottoman Empire through the eyes of an abstract sultan, who is unknown even to his own people, who always delegates his responsibilities to the wrong people around him due to his incompetence in state affairs, and who knows nothing about war. ...

İstanbul'u Satıyorum (1988)

Istanbul, the darling of the world, is being sold before everyone's eyes. They are selling Istanbul together with the contractors, giving away one Istanbul for free for every Istanbul purchased. They are even selling its history. When Mimar Sinan comes to ...

Eşek Arıları (1986)

Ferhan Şensoy and Ortaoyuncular bring Aristophanes' immortal work, believed to have been written in 422 BC, to the present day. Şensoy adds his own interpretation to Aristophanes' satirical critique of the justice system, and we enjoy watching the play t ...

İçinden Tramvay Geçen Şarkı (1986)

Based on the life story of Karl Valentin, one of the few theater artists who was not banned in Germany during World War II, this play written by Ferhan Şensoy satirizes Germany from 1914 until Hitler's rise to power and Özal's Turkey during that period. ...

Köşe Dönücü (1985)

The events that befell a young man obsessed with getting rich quick. ...

Kahraman Bakkal Süpermarkete Karşı (1980)

Ferhan Şensoy's play criticizing the new world order and capitalism. ...