Dersimiz: Atatürk
2010 Turkish film
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Dersimiz: Atatürk is a 2010 Turkish biographical film directed by Hamdi Alkan based on the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
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| Directed by | Hamdi Alkan |
| Written by | Turgut Özakman |
| Produced by | Birol Guven |
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| Cinematography | Ferhat Öçmen |
| Edited by | Turgut Özakman |
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| Distributed by | Cine Film |
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| Country | Turkey |
| Language | Turkish |
| Box office | $2,230,496 |
Production
Plot
A group of primary school students are assigned homework for which they will have to study the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic. An elderly historian will lead the way during the kids’ exploration of Atatürk’s life story, telling them everything about his childhood, his years as a student and his military career, and also taking the kids on a virtual journey among the most important fronts fought during the Turkish War of Independence.
Cast
- Halit Ergenç as Kemal Atatürk
- Çetin Tekindor as Historian Grandfather
- Doğa Rutkay as Latife Hanım
Release
The film opened in 259 screens across Turkey 19 March 2010 at number two in the Turkish box office chart with an opening weekend gross of $527,066.[2]
Reception
Box office
The movie has made a total gross of $2,230,496.[2]
See also
- 2010 in film
- Turkish films of 2010
- Mustafa, a 2008 biographical film directed by Can Dündar
- Veda, a 2010 biographical film directed by Zülfü Livaneli