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Movie poster: Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey (1999)
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Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey

1999 · 52 min Documentary History
1.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1999
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary, History
Director Tarquin Olivier
Runtime 52 min.
Rating TMDB: 1.0/10 (3 votes)

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Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey is an acquired taste at 1.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1999. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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