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.
Released: Jan 01, 1999
Runtime: 52 minutes
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Nigel Hawthorne, Tarquin Olivier
Crew: Tarquin Olivier (Director), Tim Palmer (Director of Photography), Zelfa Olivier (Director), Tim Barker (Sound Designer), Tarquin Olivier (Producer), Zelfa Olivier (Producer)