Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey

The rise of modern Turkey under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal, later known as Atatürk. He established peace on the borders of Turkey for the first time in centuries, secularized the country, emancipated women, guaranteed certain minorities equal rights, and replaced Arabic script with the Latin alphabet. Along with rare archival footage is commentary from academic experts and interviews with his adopted daughter Ulku; Suleyman Demirel, President of the Turkish Republic; and the Patriarch of the Orthodox church.

52min
Released
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IMDB rating8.8/10

Cast

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk profile pictureMustafa Kemal AtatürkSelf (archive footage)
Nigel Hawthorne profile pictureNigel HawthorneSir Percy Lorraine, British Ambassador

About Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey

Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey Overview

The rise of modern Turkey under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal, later known as Atatürk. He established peace on the borders of Turkey for the first time in centuries, secularized the country, emancipated women, guaranteed certain minorities equal rights, and replaced Arabic script with the Latin alphabet. Along with rare archival footage is commentary from academic experts and interviews with his adopted daughter Ulku; Suleyman Demirel, President of the Turkish Republic; and the Patriarch of the Orthodox church.

Runtime: 52min

Extra details

Original Title: Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey
Original Language: English
Directed By: Tarquin Olivier
Production Companies
Olivier Consultants OverseasLondon Cinema SchoolLittle Bird