The Movie “Song of a Republic” Takes Audiences on a Historical Journey
BKM’s highly anticipated new movie, A Song of the Republic, takes the audience to 1930s Turkey and reveals the cultural revolution in the first years of the Republic. The movie is directed by Yağız Alp Akaydın and stars Salih Bademci, Birce Akalay and Ertan Saban in the lead roles. This giant production, which will be released in October, is a candidate to be one of the biggest productions in the history of Turkish cinema. Inspired by a true story, A Song of the Republic is also admired for its preparation process and meticulous work.
Giant Production, Giant Budget
The preparation process, which took about 1.5 years, was shaped by the devoted work of a large production team of 250 people. The film, which started shooting in March 2024, is realized with a huge budget and is expected to have an important place in Turkish cinema. Set in 1930s Turkey, the film centers on the cultural revolution at the time when the Republic was newly established and tells the story of young and talented people who took part in this process. This story, full of pride and hope, aims to offer viewers an emotional journey.
Period Atmosphere Recreated with Locations and Objects
The locations and objects used in the movie were meticulously prepared to reflect the spirit of the period. An art team of 30 people faithfully recreated 17 different locations where the film was shot. Not only the locations, but also the costumes, accessories and objects used in the movie were selected with great care. As a result of a 5-month research process, an intense effort was made to ensure that every detail was appropriate to the atmosphere of the period.
For the costumes, 8 workshops worked for 8 weeks to produce a total of 2,500 costumes and 2,000 pairs of shoes. These costumes for the extras in the movie aim to immerse the audience in history in every scene. Designed especially for the opera and Sofia Ball scenes, the costumes reflect the elegance of the period in the movie.
Detailed Preparations for Historical Reality
A special work was also carried out for the hats, one of the most striking accessories of the period. While some hats were brought from London, others were obtained from private collectors. For the dress used in the scene where Miti, one of the main characters of the film, dances with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, 300 meters of organza fabric was used. This special scene will offer viewers a mesmerizing visual feast.
In order to make the daily clothes of the period look realistic, the costumes were individually sanded, colored and faded. In this way, the clothes worn by the characters will reflect the natural texture of the 1930s to the audience.
An Emotional Story Inspired by a Real Event
Song of a Republic is not only a movie, but also a production that keeps the spirit of an era alive. The story of the film is about the cultural revolution in the early years of the Republic and the struggle of young and idealistic people who took part in this revolution. This story was inspired by real events based on written and visual sources. The dialogues, scenes and the struggle of the characters will make the audience feel the difficulties and hopeful atmosphere of those years.
The movie, which was completed with an 8-week shooting process in Ankara, aims to give the audience moments of happiness, excitement, sadness and pride in every scene. A Song of the Republic is among the most anticipated productions of the season with its cast successfully reflecting the important characters of the period, meticulously selected locations and costumes, impressive music and strong acting.
Draws attention with its strong cast
The cast of the movie is also one of its strong points. In addition to veteran actors such as Salih Bademci, Ertan Saban and Birce Akalay, Ahmet R. Şungar, Melis Sezen, Şifanur Gül, Mehmet Özgür, Emre Karayel, Bensu Soral and Okan Yalabık also take part in the project. These names, each successful in their own field, will add depth to the characters they portray in the movie and offer an unforgettable performance to the audience.
Conclusion
A Song of the Republic will be released on October 25th as an important production for Turkish cinema. With its meticulous work reflecting the period, strong cast and impressive story, it is preparing to offer the audience both a visual and emotional feast. The movie not only tells a story, but also conveys to the audience the cultural revolution in the early years of the Republic and the struggle behind this revolution.
