Gül Abus Semerci

Gül Abus Semerci is a Turkish screenwriter, playwright, poet, and documentary filmmaker known for her diverse and thought-provoking storytelling. With a career spanning television, cinema, and literature, she has shaped contemporary Turkish narratives with a distinctive voice. Her extensive television work includes writing for acclaimed series such as Orphan Flowers (2015), My Siblings (2021), and Fate's Game (2021), as well as numerous other dramas that have resonated with audiences. In cinema, she co-wrote Banyo - Bathroom (2005), Hayat Sana Güzel - Life is Good For You (2013), and Seni Seviyorum Adamim - I Love You, Man (2014), bringing a unique blend of emotion and realism to the screen. Beyond fiction, Semerci has expanded into documentary filmmaking, exploring contemporary themes such as body perception in the digital age with I Beg You To Like Me and the obsessive culture of television fandom with Who Shot JR. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she turned the camera on herself, creating the experimental documentary A Spring of Too Many Deaths, a deeply personal reflection on grief and resilience. Her contributions to literature, television, and cinema, along with her poetic and experimental approach to storytelling, make her a multifaceted creator whose work continues to evolve with the times.