Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- paranoid
- serious
- confrontational
- political thriller night
- turkish cinema viewing
What critics said
The film was commercially successful and relevant to contemporary Turkish political debates, but critics broadly faulted its plot holes, inconsistencies, and comparatively underwhelming action.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot focuses on the alleged Gladio organization, covert state formations, and subversive activity tied to Turkey’s political history.
The story connects coups, alleged assassinations, terrorism, and institutional manipulation to contemporary Turkish political anxieties.
The Gladio story is presented from the perspective of a deceived insider and former Special Forces lieutenant, Iskender Büyük.
Iskender Büyük faces constitutional court proceedings for treachery and coup while the surrounding conspiracy is revealed.
Films like Valley of the Wolves Gladio, and why
Movie Details
- Director
- Sadullah Şentürk
- Release Date
- 2009-06-11
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (29)
Cast
- Musa Uzunlar
- Tuğrul Çetiner
- Ayfer Dönmez
- Sinan Pekinton
- Sezai Aydın
- Köksal Engür
- Ali Başar
- Hasan Şahintürk
- Ozan Ayhan
- Bahar Feyzan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Valley of the Wolves Gladio about?
- A former special-forces officer standing trial for treachery confronts the clandestine state machinery that shaped Turkey’s political violence.
- What is Valley of the Wolves Gladio like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Valley of the Wolves Gladio as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Valley of the Wolves Gladio violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Valley of the Wolves Gladio as moderate.
- What did critics think of Valley of the Wolves Gladio?
- The film was commercially successful and relevant to contemporary Turkish political debates, but critics broadly faulted its plot holes, inconsistencies, and comparatively underwhelming action.
- Which films are like Valley of the Wolves Gladio?
- Films with a similar feel include The Manchurian Candidate, The Siege, and JFK.
- How long is Valley of the Wolves Gladio?
- Valley of the Wolves Gladio runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Valley of the Wolves Gladio?
- In United States, Valley of the Wolves Gladio is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
