Overview
Witness the transformative journey of a visionary leader who shaped a nation amidst turmoil.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- patriotic
- serious
- earnest
- historical film night
- turkish cinema night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The narrative follows Mustafa Kemal Atatürk from early life toward his emergence as the founding figure of modern Turkey.
The story is grounded in the late Ottoman period and the political transformation associated with Turkish independence and republican foundation.
Mustafa Kemal's family, including Zübeyde Hanım and Ali Rıza Efendi, is placed alongside his military and political ascent.
The film dramatizes Atatürk's military career and national leadership within the broader Turkish War of Independence.
Films like Atatürk 1881 - 1919, and why
The Last Emperor
historical biographical drama centered on a nation's founding leader and the personal costs of political upheaval
Lawrence of Arabia
epic historical drama about a military leader navigating national crisis, modernization, and competing political forces
Gandhi
patriotic historical biographical drama portraying a transformative statesman amid armed conflict and national struggle
Movie Details
- Director
- Mehmet Ada Öztekin
- Release Date
- 2023-11-03
- Runtime
- 133 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (32)
Cast
- Aras Bulut İynemli
- Songül Öden
- Sarp Akkaya
- Esra Bilgiç
- Mehmet Günsür
- Celile Toyon
- Darko Perić
- Berk Cankat
- John James
- Emre Mete Sönmez
Common questions
- What is Atatürk 1881 - 1919 about?
- A sweeping Turkish biographical drama tracing Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s formative years and rise as the military and political architect of modern Turkey.
- What is Atatürk 1881 - 1919 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Atatürk 1881 - 1919 as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Atatürk 1881 - 1919 violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Atatürk 1881 - 1919 as moderate.
- Which films are like Atatürk 1881 - 1919?
- Films with a similar feel include The Last Emperor, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gandhi.
- How long is Atatürk 1881 - 1919?
- Atatürk 1881 - 1919 runs 133 minutes.
