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Atatürk (1998)

Poster for Atatürk

Designed primarily for non-Turkish viewers, Tolda Örnek's documentary has a portentous narration by Sir Donald Sinden, focusing mostly on Atatürk's qualities as a leader as well as an inspiration to others. His shortcomings (drinking and smoking too much, as well as an inability to relate to his wife) are not overlooked, but Örnek suggests that they were chiefly due to his obsession with work. He had a lot to do in a very short time and achieved it.

Cast & Crew

Director
Tolga Örnek
  • Profile picture of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
    Self (archive footage) Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
  • Profile picture of Donald Sinden
    Narrator (voice) Donald Sinden
  • Profile picture of Sabiha Gökçen
    Self Sabiha Gökçen

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