D-Smart GO marks 10 November with its 193∞ collection

D-Smart GO is commemorating the 88th anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's death with its “193∞” collection. Available from 9 to 11 November, the selection follows Atatürk and Turkey's War of Independence from the final years of the Ottoman Empire to the founding of the Republic.

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Veda through Livaneli's eyes

Directed by Zülfü Livaneli, Veda explores Atatürk's life and final moments through the memories of his childhood friend and aide-de-camp, Salih Bozok.

Atatürk's final days

The special Vizör episode “Ata’nın Son Günleri 10 Kasım” recreates the emotional atmosphere of 1938. The documentary Beni Hatırlayınız examines Atatürk's human qualities, leadership and legacy.

Reflections on 10 November

Bir Devrin Hikayesi: Atatürk ve İnönü explores the bond between the two companions against the political and military history of their era. The “Anıtkabir’de O Gün” episode of Anlatıyorum and Dipnot 10 Kasım Özel consider the deep significance of 10 November for Turkish society.

Ankara and the struggle for independence

Vatanım Sensin spans the Balkan War and the national struggle, particularly the occupation of Izmir. Cumhuriyet Kadınları tells the stories of pioneering Turkish women from the War of Independence to the Republic's early years. Üç İstiklalin Başkenti examines Ankara's transformation into the centre of the independence movement.

The Gallipoli campaign

Anafartalar Mustafa Kemal Yolu focuses on Mustafa Kemal's military leadership and strategies at Gallipoli. Şüheda 1915 and Çanakkale Zafere Selam explore the spirit of victory and heroism behind the lines, while the films Çanakkale 1915 and Çanakkale Yolun Sonu dramatise resistance amid severe hardship.

Son Umut (The Water Diviner), by Academy Award-winning actor and director Russell Crowe, tells the story of an Australian father who travels to Turkey in search of his missing sons after the Gallipoli campaign.

Stories of courage

Şark Fatihi Karabekir explores the life of Kazım Karabekir and his achievements on the Eastern Front of the War of Independence. Taş Mektep dramatises the story of students from Kayseri who go to fight in the Battle of Sakarya, while Zafer Anıtı recalls the struggle for independence through the monument symbolising victory.

Young lives and sacrifice

The films 120 and Sarıkamış Çocukları depict children setting out in harsh winter conditions to deliver supplies and ammunition to soldiers at Sarıkamış during the First World War.

The complete 193∞ selection

• Veda
• Ata’nın Son Günleri 10 Kasım (Vizör)
• Beni Hatırlayınız
• Bir Devrin Hikayesi: Atatürk ve İnönü
• Cumhuriyet Kadınları
• Anıtkabir’de O Gün (Anlatıyorum)
• Dipnot 10 Kasım Özel (Dipnot)
• Vatanım Sensin
• Anafartalar Mustafa Kemal Yolu
• Üç İstiklalin Başkenti
• Şüheda 1915
• Taş Mektep
• SON UMUT
• Şark Fatihi Karabekir
• Zafer Anıtı
• ÇANAKKALE 1915
• ÇANAKKALE YOLUN SONU
• Çanakkale Zafere Selam Belgeseli
• 120
• SARIKAMIŞ ÇOCUKLARI

Source: D-Smart GO press release.