Birol Ünel
Date of birth: 1961-08-18
Place of birth: Silifke, Mersin, Turkey
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Birol Ünel (born 18 August 1961) was a Turkish-German actor who played in German and Turkish films, television, and theatrical productions. His name, "Birol", means "unique" in Turkish. Ünel was born in Mersin in southern Turkey. In 1968, his family moved to Brinkum near Bremen in Germany. He studied acting at Hanover Conservatory. Ünel began as a theatre actor at the Berliner Tacheles where he played the lead and also directed the play "Caligula". Ünel made his film debut in 1988's The Passenger. He played a private detective in the film Dealer which he followed up with a role in Fatih Akın's Im Juli. Birol then acted in the award winning Gegen die Wand as Cahit Tomruk. He won the German film prize for best actor for this role. His latest films have been Transylvania, Seven Heroes and Soul Kitchen. Ünel also acted in the hit Turkish film Hırsız var! in 2005. Description above from the Wikipedia article Birol Ünel, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Head-On
2004-03-11
With the intention to break free from the strict familial restrictions, a suicidal young woman sets
In July
2000-08-23
Daniel’s drab existence as a physics teacher takes an adventurous turn when he falls in love with a
Soul Kitchen
2009-09-09
In Hamburg, German-Greek chef Zinos unknowingly disturbs the peace in his locals-only restaurant by
The Moon and Other Lovers
2008-07-24
The story of Hanna, a woman who will not take life’s setbacks and knock-downs sitting down. Instead,
The Unpolished
2007-02-08
Stevie, a precocious 14-year-old girl must cope with the instabilities of her immoderate parents. Wh
Robbery Alla Turca
2005-02-10
With the death of a billionaire engaged in illegal practices, his billion-dollar fortune is up for t
Blackberry
2002-05-17
Two young people in their twenties, Lilian and André, decide to escape the dreary holiday season and
Valerie
2007-04-26
When a photo model gets replaced by a batch of new younger prettier girls, her life of riches melts
Looking for Eimish
2012-11-09
The young Lucas shares a flat with her partner Eimish in Madrid. One day to buy a rose for her, whic
House of the Sleeping Beauties
2006-11-02
Edmond, a man in his sixties whose wife has recently passed away, is told about a secret establishme
Dealer
1999-08-05
Can and his girlfriend, Jale, live with their young daughter, Meral, in a tough Turkish neighbourhoo
Landgang für Ringo
1996-10-02
Marine Ringo deserts in Hamburg when he finds his girlfriend with rival Eggers. Squatting with frien
Der gestohlene Mond
2003-01-01
Transylvania
2006-09-09
Zingarina arrives in Transylavania, accompanied by her close friend Marie and her guide and interpre
Frankfurt Millennium
1998-02-17
While the masses enthusiastically meet to celebrate the new Millennium, one does not sense much comm
German Dream
2004-11-15
A documentary about the integration and lifestyle of Turks who immigrated to Germany, especially you
Planet Alex
2001-01-18
Berlin Alexanderplatz; within 24 hours, various stories rotate between the heights and depths of the
Mau Mau
1992-05-28
A couple of stories revolve around the last days of a stripclub called 'Mau Mau'.
I'm Off Then
2015-12-24
Based on the book "Ich bin dann mal weg" by Hape Kerkeling where the author describes his journey on
Unknown Friend
1999-09-08
After five years in prison, Ellen is ‘’out’’ and ready to come to terms with her past. She begins by
Back to nothing
2016-04-14
A group of freaks subsist as city nomads in an uncontrolled ghetto, doomed for demolition. Kongo, St
Not a Lovestory
2004-01-01
Netekim Karakolu
2015-02-13
A group of young people living in quiet villages at the foot of the Taurus Mountains set out to make
The Cricket
2011-09-01
A short movie based on a true story; no dialogues, only sounds and images. In a construction site of
My Mother
2002-04-25
Anam, age 40, is a traditional Turkish wife and mother who lives with her family in a German city. S
Falling
2016-12-16
Tour Abroad
2000-07-01
Senay is a willful eleven year old girl in Hamburg who's Turkish father has just died. The only frie
King of Thieves
2003-11-14
Two amateur circus kids from a poor Ukrainian village, ten-year-old Barbu and his older sister Mimma
Enemy at the Gates
2001-02-28
A Russian and a German sniper play a game of cat-and-mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad in WWII.
Buddies - Leben auf der Überholspur
1997-04-01
Kalbin Zamanı
2004-12-10
In this lush police mystery, the love of three different men for one woman spans five decades and re
Hürkuş: Göklerdeki Kahraman
2018-05-25
The life of Vecihi Hürkuş, the first Turkish pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft during World War
Sleepless Night
2011-11-16
Vincent, a police officer, and his partner Manuel steal a large amount of cocaine from José Marciano
The Passenger – Welcome to Germany
1988-05-04
An American filmmaker travels to modern day Berlin to make a film based on a real-life incident from
North Pole
This is a film in the dramatic and adventure genre based on historical and real events — namely an e
Plan B
2016-06-08
When three young martial artists embark on a relentless treasure hunt in order to free their friend
A Wopbobaloobop a Lopbamboom
1990-03-26
Luxembourg in the 60s. Youngsters from France come over to a small south Luxembourg village Dudelang
Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht
1999-11-22
Five friends go to a ski lodge on Christmas Eve in a good mood to spend the Christmas vacations toge