Arda Can Tacalan

Arda Can Tacalan’s filmography is a bit of a wild ride, honestly. You’ve got “Chasing the Wind” (2025), which basically grabs you by the collar and drags you through a whirlwind of ambition, failed dreams, and those weirdly beautiful moments where everything kind of falls apart and comes together at the same time. The guy knows how to wring every ounce of chaos and hope out of a story. Then there’s “Dehset Bey,” which is less about the jump scares and more of a slow-burn dive into paranoia—think more creeping dread than cheap thrills. It’s got this undercurrent of dark humor, too, so you’re not just clutching your seat; you’re actually laughing at the absurdity of it all. “She Said Yes” is another left turn: a sharp, almost painfully honest look at relationships, expectations, and the weird, cringey stuff that bubbles up when people try to be honest with each other. There’s nothing glossy or sugar-coated about it—Tacalan’s not interested in making you comfortable. He’s all about those awkward silences, the fights that go nowhere, the jokes that land flat. It’s refreshing, really. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but if you like your movies with a bit of a bite and some real personality, his stuff absolutely delivers. There’s a sense that he’s not just making films—he’s picking at the stuff nobody wants to talk about and making you look, even when it stings a little.