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Atatürk II: 1881-1919 (2024)
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Original name: Atatürk II 1881 – 1919
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Turkey
Duration: 141 min.
Story:
Mustafa Kemal had just begun his journey after proving himself in 1915 at the Gallipoli front. He would go on to face major battles on the eastern front against the Russians and later against the British in Syria, ultimately becoming the only Ottoman officer not to lose a battle during WW1. However, despite all his success, he would encounter an unexpected challenge upon his return to Istanbul.
Style:
historical drama, period piece, inspirational, heroic, bleak
Plot:
world war one, leadership, biopic, nationalism, patriotism, battlefield, political intrigue, sacrifice, eastern front, getting home, war, turkish history, return home
Time:
year 1919, 19th century, 20th century, 1910s, 1890s, 1880s
Place:
gallipoli, ottoman empire, istanbul turkey
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