# Cars of the Revolution (2008)

> Idealistic Turkish engineers race against a four-month deadline to build an original national car amid political pressure, scarce resources, and institutional doubt.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/35775

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Tolga Örnek
- Cast: Taner Birsel, Halit Ergenç, Haluk Bilginer, Vahide Perçin, Sait Genay, Altan Gördüm, Ali Düşenkalkar, Seçil Mutlu
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1282139/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, patriotic, tense, historical film night, inspirational movie night

## Synopsis

A race against time to create a national symbol of independence unfolds amidst political turmoil.

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