Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey
Jan 01, 1999 · 52m
Director
Tarquin Olivier, Zelfa OlivierOverview
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.
Cast of Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey
Crew of Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey
About Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey
What is Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey about?
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…
When was Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey released?
Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey was released on January 1, 1999.
How long is Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey?
Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey runs 52 minutes.
Who directed Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey?
Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey was directed by Tarquin Olivier and Zelfa Olivier.
Who is in the cast of Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey?
The cast of Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey includes Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (Self (archive footage)), Nigel Hawthorne (Sir Percy Lorraine, British Ambassador) and Tarquin Olivier (Self - Narrator (voice)).