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Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey

1999-01-01
1
en 52m
DocumentaryHistory
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.

Director

Tarquin Olivier

Director of Photography

Tim Palmer

Director

Zelfa Olivier

Sound Designer

Tim Barker

Producer

Tarquin Olivier

Producer

Zelfa Olivier

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • Olivier Consultants Overseas
  • London Cinema School
  • Little Bird