List of films about the Turkish War of Independence

Below is an incomplete list of feature films, television films or TV series which include events of the Turkish War of Independence. This list does not include documentaries, short films.

1920s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1923TurkeyThe Daughter of Smyrna(The Shirt of Flame)Ateşten GömlekMuhsin ErtuğrulDrama, War. Based on the novel Ateşten Gömlek. Occupation of Smyrna, Greco-Turkish War1929TurkeyThe Courier of AngolaAnkara PostasıMuhsin ErtuğrulDrama, War. Based on the play Bir Gece Faciası.

1930s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1932TurkeyA Nation Is AwakingBir Millet UyanıyorMuhsin ErtuğrulDrama, History, War. Based on the novel Bir Millet Uyanıyor.

1940s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1946TurkeyThe Passenger of DomaniçDomaniç Yolcusu / Unutulan SırŞakir SırmalıCrime, Drama, Mystery. Based on the book Domaniç Dağlarının Yolcusu.1948TurkeyThe Independence Medalİstiklal MadalyasıFerdi TayfurDrama, War. Medal of Independence (Turkey)1949TurkeyFato: Independence or DeathFato / Ya İstiklal Ya ÖlümTurgut DemirağDrama, War. Occupation of Smyrna, Greco-Turkish War1949TurkeyStrike the WhoreVurun KahpeyeLütfi Ömer AkadDrama, War. Based on the novel Vurun Kahpeye.

1950s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1950TurkeyCaptain TahsinYüzbaşı TahsinOrhon Murat ArıburnuDrama, Romance. Based on an unknown short story.1950TurkeyThe GuerillaÇeteÇetin KaramanbeyDrama, Adventure, War. Based on the novel Çete.1950TurkeyAteşten GömlekVedat Örfi BengüDrama, War. Based on the novel Ateşten Gömlek. Occupation of Smyrna, Greco-Turkish War1951TurkeyGoodbye!Allaha IsmarladıkSami AyanoğluDrama, Romance, War. Based on an unknown novel.1951TurkeyEge KahramanlarıNuri AkıncıDrama, War.1951TurkeyThe Song of FreedomHürriyet ŞarkısıFaruk KençDrama, War.1951Turkeyİstanbul Kan AğlarkenKani KıpçakCrime, Drama. Occupation of Istanbul1951TurkeyThe City That Liberated ItselfKendini Kurtaran ŞehirŞanlı MaraşFaruk KençDrama, War. Battle of Marash, Franco-Turkish War1951TurkeyThe BanishmentSürgünOrhon Murat ArıburnuDrama, Romance.1951TurkeyFor the MotherlandVatan İçinAydın G. ArakonDrama, War.1952TurkeyBetween Two Bayonetsİki Süngü ArasındaŞadan KâmilDrama.1952Turkeyİngiliz Kemal Lawrense KarşıLütfi Ömer AkadAdventure, War. Based on the memoirs of Ahmet Esat Tomruk. Occupation of Istanbul1952TurkeyDestan Destan İçindeSeyfi HavaeriDrama, War.1952TurkeyHürriyet İçin Şahlanan BeldeMümtaz EnerDrama, War.1953TurkeyThe Victory SunZafer GüneşiSeyfi HavaeriDrama.1954TurkeyHürriyet Uğruna Mukaddes YalanMuharrem GürsesDrama, War.1954TurkeyThe Independence Warİstiklal HarbiRuhların MucizesiHayri EsenDrama, War.1957FranceItalyHe Who Must DieCelui qui doit mourirJules DassinDrama. Based on the novel Christ Recrucified. Greco-Turkish War1958TurkeyBu Vatan BizimdirNejat SaydamDrama, War.1958Turkeyİstiklal UğrundaRahmi KafadarDrama, War.1958TurkeyThe Unknown HeroesMeçhul KahramanlarAgah HünDrama, Romance, War. Kuva-yi Milliye1958TurkeyŞahinler DiyarıNejat SaydamAdventure. Siege of Aintab, Franco-Turkish War1959TurkeyThis Land's ChildrenBu Vatanın ÇocuklarıAtıf YılmazDrama, War.1959TurkeyBeklenen BombaMuharrem GürsesDrama, War.1959TurkeyEnemy Cuts Off RoadsDüşman Yolları KestiOsman F. SedenDrama, War.1959TurkeyYörük Efe, the Falcon of the MountainsDağlar Şahini Yörük EfeMuharrem GürsesAdventure, Drama, History.1959TurkeyKalpaklılarNejat SaydamDrama, Romance, War. Based on the novel Kalpaklılar.1959TurkeyIzmir Is Burningİzmir Ateşler İçindeNuri ErgünDrama, Romance, War.1959TurkeyHis CavalrymanOnun SüvarisiNusret EraslanDrama, War.

1960s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1960TurkeySuperior to LoveAşktan da ÜstünOsman F. SedenDrama, Romance.1960TurkeyA Drop of FireAteşten DamlaMemduh ÜnDrama, Romance, War.1960TurkeyKüçük KahramanTürker İnanoğluDrama, War.1960TurkeyThe Devoted CorporalFedakar OnbaşıYavuz YalınkılıçAdventure.1960TurkeyVatan ve NamusNejat SaydamDrama.1961TurkeyThe Black AngelSiyah Melek (Zincirler Kırılırken)Sami AyanoğluDrama, Romance, War.1961TurkeyVatan FedaileriŞinasi ÖzonukAdventure.1961TurkeyThe Three HeroesKahraman ÜçlerSemih EvinDrama, War.1962TurkeyDikmen StarDikmen YıldızıAsaf TengizRomance. Based on the novel Dikmen Yıldızı.1962TurkeyVatan UğrunaRahmi Kafadar1962TurkeyVatan UğrunaNişan Hançer1962TurkeySilah ArkadaşlarıŞinasi ÖzonukDrama, War. Greco-Turkish War1964TurkeyThe Lions of GallipoliÇanakkale AslanlarıTurgut DemirağDrama, Romance, War.1964TurkeyMountains Covered in SmokeDağ Başını Duman AlmışMemduh ÜnDrama, War. Occupation of Smyrna, Greco-Turkish War1964TurkeyThree Cavalrymen of KocatepeKocatepe'nin Üç SüvarisiYavuz YalınkılıçDrama, War.1964TurkeyVurun KahpeyeOrhan AksoyDrama, War. Based on the novel Vurun Kahpeye.1965TurkeyBize Türk DerlerNuri AkıncıDrama, War.1965TurkeyThe Bloody CastleKanlı KaleYavuz YalınkılıçAdventure.1965TurkeyTen Fearless WomenOn Korkusuz KadınTunç BaşaranAdventure, War. Occupation of Smyrna, Greco-Turkish War1965TurkeyGoodbye, IstanbulAllahaısmarladık İstanbulSemih EvinDrama, War. Occupation of Istanbul1966TurkeyGoodbye!AllahaısmarladıkNejat SaydamDrama, Romance, War. Based on the novel Allahaısmarladık.1966TurkeyA Nation AwakensBir Millet UyanıyorErtem EğilmezDrama, War.1966TurkeyAyyıldız FedaileriSemih EvinDrama, War.1966TurkeyBombacı EmineNuri AkıncıDrama, War.1966TurkeyKahramanlar KöyüKemal KanDrama, War.1966TurkeyTopal OsmanAhmet Ural OzonDrama, War. Topal Osman1966TurkeyKara FatmaNuri AkıncıDrama, War. Fatma Seher Erden1966TurkeyKadin kahramanlarimizNuri AkıncıDrama, War.1967TurkeyLast NightSon GeceMemduh ÜnDrama, Romance, War. Based on the novel Son Gece.1968TurkeyEnglish Kemalİngiliz KemalErtem EğilmezAdventure, Drama, War. Based on the memoirs of Ahmet Esat Tomruk. Occupation of Istanbul1968TurkeyI have the right to killÖldürmek HakkımdırNuri ErgünAdventure, Drama, War.1968TurkeyDerebeyiYavuz FigenliDrama, War.1969TurkeyFato / Either Independence or DeathFato / Ya İstiklal Ya ÖlümFeyzi TunaDrama, War. Occupation of Smyrna, Greco-Turkish War1969TurkeyÜç Namus BekçisiKayahan ArıkanDrama, War.

1970s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1970United KingdomUnited StatesYou Can't Win 'Em AllPeter CollinsonAction, Adventure, Comedy, War.1970TurkeyLetter from the DungeonZindandan Gelen MektupSırrı GültekinDrama, War.1973TurkeyVurun KahpeyeHalit RefiğDrama. Based on the novel Vurun Kahpeye.1973TurkeyBetween Two Bayonetsİki Süngü ArasındaÜlkü ErakalınDrama.1974TurkeyResho: For the HomelandReşo: Vatan İçinÇetin İnançAdventure, War. Based on the play Viva Zapata.1974TurkeyHeroesKahramanlarRemzi Aydın Jöntürk1974TurkeyBloody WarKanlı SavaşMurat AkovalıgilAdventure, History, War.1978Greece1922Nikos KoundourosDrama, History. Based on the novel Number 31328. Greek genocide, Greco-Turkish War

2000s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject2007TurkeyThe Last OttomanSon Osmanlı Yandım AliMustafa Şevki DoğanAction, Comedy, Drama, History, War. Based on the comic book Son Osmanlı Yandım Ali.

2010s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject2010TurkeyVedaZülfü LivaneliBiography, Drama, History, War. Based on the memoirs of Salih Bozok. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk2010TurkeyKubilayAhmet Faik AkıncıHistory. Mustafa Fehmi Kubilay2013TurkeyStone SchoolTaş MektepAltan DönmezDrama, History, War. Kayseri High School, Battle of the Sakarya, Greco-Turkish War2013TurkeyTopal Osman, Atatürk's Loyal FollowerAtatürk'ün Fedaisi Topal OsmanAtilla AkarsuDrama, History. Topal Osman2014AustraliaUnited StatesTurkeyThe Water DivinerRussell CroweDrama, History, War.2018TurkeyHürkuş: The Hero in the SkiesHürkuş: Göklerdeki KahramanKudret SabancıBiography, History, War. Vecihi Hürkuş

2020s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject2021GreeceUnited StatesCyprusSmyrna, My BelovedΣμύρνη μου αγαπημένηGrigoris KarantinakisDrama, History, War. Based on the play Smyrna, My Beloved. Burning of Smyrna, Greco-Turkish War2021TurkeyÂkifSadullah ŞentürkBiography, Drama, History. İstiklal Marşı2022TurkeyKurtuluş HattıSelman KayabaşıDrama, History. Ahmet Hamdi Martonaltı2023TurkeyAtatürk 1881-1919Mehmet Ada ÖztekinBiography, Drama, History, War. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk2023TurkeyThe Last DinnerSon Akşam YemeğiLevent OnanBiography, Drama, History. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey2024TurkeyAtatürk 2: 1881-1919Mehmet Ada ÖztekinBiography, Drama, History, War. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk2024TurkeyColour of VictoryZaferin RengiAbdullah OğuzDrama, History, Sport. Fenerbahçe S.K., General Harington Cup, Occupation of Istanbul2025TurkeyDark TerritoryTehlikeli BölgeRamazan EkmekçiHistory.

TV Series YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script) DirectorSubject1979TurkeyTired WarriorYorgun SavaşçıHalit RefiğDrama, War. Based on the novel Yorgun Savaşçı.1983TurkeyKüçük AğaYücel ÇakmaklıDrama, War. Based on the novel Küçük Ağa.1986TurkeyWrenÇalıkuşuOsman F. SedenDrama. Based on the novel Çalıkuşu.1987TurkeyDays of FireAteşten GünlerZiya ÖztanDrama, History, War. Based on the novel Ateşten Gömlek. Occupation of Smyrna, Greco-Turkish War1993TurkeyTired WarriorYorgun SavaşçıTunca YönderDrama. Based on the novel Yorgun Savaşçı.1994TurkeyLiberationKurtuluşZiya ÖztanDrama, History, War.2003-5TurkeyBullet WoundKurşun YarasıÖzer KızıltanCemal ŞanSadullah CelenAdventure, History.2006-7TurkeyBroken WingsKırık KanatlarÇağatay TosunFaruk TeberTemel GürsuCevdet MercanHaluk BenerDrama, History, Romance, War.2007-8TurkeyBlack SnakeKarayılanCem AkyoldaşFeride KaytanAction, Drama, History, Romance, War. Molla Mehmet Karayılan, Siege of Aintab, Franco-Turkish War2012TurkeyUstura KemalMustafa Şevki DoğanAction, Drama, History. Occupation of Istanbul2012TurkeyVedaMerve GirginBiography, Drama, History. Occupation of Istanbul2016-18TurkeyWounded LoveVatanım SensinThe Taylan BrothersBurak ArlıelDrama, History, Romance, War. Mustafa Mümin Aksoy, Occupation of Smyrna2020TurkeyEither Freedom or DeathYa İstiklal Ya ÖlümYasin UsluDrama, History. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Kuva-yi Milliye, Mim Mim Grubu, Occupation of Istanbul2023TurkeyAkifSelahattin SancaklıBiography, Drama, History. Mehmet Akif Ersoy, İstiklal Marşı2024TurkeyAtatürk 1881-1919Mehmet Ada ÖztekinBiography, Drama, History, War. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

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