Yelda Reynaud

Yelda Reynaud

actress, director, writer

Yelda Reynaud was born on Jan 17, 1972 in Austria. Yelda Reynaud's big-screen debut came with Les filles ne savent pas nager directed by Anne-Sophie Birot in 2000. Yelda Reynaud is known for The Edge of Heaven directed by Fatih Akin, Baki Davrak stars as Nejat Aksu and Gürsoy Gemec as Sohn des Tankstelleninhabers. The most recent award Yelda Reynaud achieved is Istanbul International Film Festival. The upcoming new movie Yelda Reynaud plays is Ahmet Iki Gözüm which will be released on Oct 30, 2020.

Born in Austria, Yelda Reynaud (aka Yelda Kaymakci Reynaud) graduated from French Drama schools L'École Florent and Vera Gregh. Her film acting career began in 1998 with German-Turkish-Swiss production "YARA" (The Wound) by Yilmaz Arslan, which world premiered at the International Venice Film Festival and for which she won best actress at the International Mar del Plata Film Festival, and numerous other festivals. Since she pursued an eclectic path, ranging from powerful dramas like "Anlat Istanbul" (Istanbul Tales - awarded best Actress at the International Istanbul Film Festival), to action filled Turkish version of famous "Behind bars" TV Series, "Parmakliklar Ardinda". Besides numerous other Turkish film directors she also worked with Fatih Akin on "Auf der anderen Seite des Lebens" (The Edge of Heaven). She was a jury member of the Istanbul Film Festival and of the Antalya Film Festival. Yelda Reynaud is a passionate polyglot and founder of Basibozuk Film. Inan Caddesi (Inan Avenue) is her feature debut as a director.

  • Birthday

    Jan 17, 1972
  • Place of Birth

    Vienna, Austria

Known For

Awards

5 wins & 0 nominations

Istanbul International Film Festival
2005
Anlat Istanbul (2005)
Winner - Best Actress
Anlat Istanbul (2005)
Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD) Awards
2003
Best Actress
Winner - SIYAD Award
Çamur (2003)
2000
Best Actress
Winner - SIYAD Award
Yara (1998)
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