Erden Kıral (born 1942) is a Turkish film director and screenwriter. He has directed 12 films since 1978. His 1979 film ,"The Canal", was entered into the 11th Moscow International Film Festival while his 1983 film, "A Season in Hakkari", was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear - Special Jury Prize. Five years later, his film, "Hunting Time", was entered into the 38th Berlin International Film Festival.