Safa Önal

Turkish writer, director, and screenwriter whose creative legacy shaped Turkish cinema and television across several decades.

Safa Önal - Personal Information

  • Name: Safa Önal
  • Date of Birth: December 17, 1931
  • Place of Birth: İstanbul, Türkiye
  • Date of Death: July 30, 2023
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Writer
  • Crew Jobs: Writer, Screenplay, Director, Scenario Writer, Creator

Biography

Safa Önal was born on 17 December 1930 in Istanbul, Turkey. He was a writer and director, known for Violet Eyes (1969), Cingöz Recai (1969) and Hicran Sokagi (2007). He died on 30 July 2023.

Filmography

A selection of notable works featuring Safa Önal across film and television.

  • 100 Muhteşem Yıl (2017) as Self
  • We Hit The Road (2014) as Self
  • İzzet Günay Belgeseli (2008) as Self
  • Siyaset Meydanı (TV - 1994)
  • Golden Butterfly Awards (TV - 1973) as Self - Presenter
  • Altın Koza (TV - 1969) as Self - Winner
  • Long Encounters Quick Farewells as Self

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