
Nişan Şirinyan
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles

Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Samuel Vanunu
One of Turkey's most iconic and influential dramas, Valley of the Wolves follows Polat Alemdar, an undercover agent who infiltrates Istanbul's most dangerous crime organisation after years of preparation. Combining organised crime, covert operations and sharp political commentary, the series fearlessly tackles Turkey's shadowy relationship between the state, the mafia and power — and became a cultural phenomenon that spawned multiple films and spin-offs.

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Avi
Sixteen-year-old Sara, on a blue voyage with her family, suddenly notices the presence of a stranger on the deck of the boat.

Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Apo
At thirty, and in prison Murat can’t shake his memories and nightmares. He has internalized his mom’s childhood traumas as if his own. His mom expected him to grow up and to save her, while his father, married to another woman, wanted to make a man out of him at age seven. His circumcision festivity, a night supposedly organized for his joy became his hell.

Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Irini, a young Greek woman, comes to İstanbul to trace the roots of her family.

Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Saroyanland is a docu-drama focusing on the journey of famous writer William Saroyan to the birthplace of his Armenian family Bitlis, in Turkey in 1964. While retaking the same road, the film aims to understand Saroyan's unique attitude to belonging, witnessing the self-discovery of a man who followed the traces of his Armenian ancestors.