She was also the director of Bir Demet Theatre: Sevgi Birsel passed away
Sevgi Birsel, who directed the BKM production “Bir Demet Tiyatro” which left its mark on television history, has passed away. The sad news that has saddened the art world was announced by the FİLM – SAN Foundation.
The following statements were made in the statement made on the foundation's social media account:
“We wish God's mercy upon Director Sevgi Birsel and offer our condolences to her family and loved ones.”
Following the sad news, Demet Akbağ, one of the actors of “Bir Demet Tiyatro”, also expressed her sadness with a post on her social media account.
Akbağ said goodbye to the master director by writing "Our condolences" in his post.
The late master director Sevgi Birsel was an important name who had signed projects that left their mark on the Turkish television and cinema world. She was especially known as the director of the BKM production series "Bir Demet Tiyatro", which left its mark on the 1990s.
Birsel, who directed 23 episodes of "Bir Demet Tiyatro", which aired between 1995 and 2002, earned a permanent place in the memory of the audience with the strong humor and character depth he brought to the project. This production took its place among the cult series in Turkish television history.
Other productions directed by Sevgi Birsel include;
The Latches of the Outer Door (1998),
Sunburns (2000),
Eternal Love (2003),
Aziza (2004),
Home Office (2011),
The Fisherman's Wife (2015),
and finally Stepmother (2023).
Birsel was a director who produced in both comedy and drama genres and was respected in the sector for his actor management and narrative style. He also contributed to television as a producer and screenwriter.
Known in the art world for her “disciplined, creative and visionary” personality, Sevgi Birsel left behind unforgettable projects and a strong legacy.
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