Turkish Passport
“as long as good people are ready to act, evil cannot overcome.”
Synopsis
The Turkish Passport tells the story of diplomats posted to Turkish embassies and consulates in several European countries, who saved numerous Jews during the Second World War. Whether they pulled them out of camps or took them off trains that were taking them to concentration camps, the diplomats, in the end, ensured that the Jews, who were Turkish citizens, could return to Turkey and thus be saved. Based on the testimonies of witnesses, who traveled to Istanbul to find safety, the Turkish Passport also uses written historical documents and archive footage to tell this story of rescue and bring to light the events of the time.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burak Arlıel
- Screenplay & Story
- Gokhan Zincir, Deniz Yesilgun
- Original Score
- Alp Yenier, Alpay Göltekin
- Original Title
- Turkish Passport
- Country of Origin
- France, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Interfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burak Arlıel
Gokhan Zincir, Deniz Yesilgun
Alp Yenier, Alpay Göltekin
Senol Altun
Department Leadership Roster
Gokhan Zincir
Writer
Deniz Yesilgun
Writer
Senol Altun
Director of Photography
Burak Arlıel
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Turkish Passport
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What is Turkish Passport about?
The Turkish Passport tells the story of diplomats posted to Turkish embassies and consulates in several European countries, who saved numerous Jews during the Second World War. Whether they pulled them out of camps or took them off trains that were taking them to concentration camps, the diplomats, in the end, ensured that the Jews, who were Turkish citizens, could return to Turkey and thus be saved. Based on the testimonies of witnesses, who traveled to Istanbul to find safety, the Turkish Passport also uses written historical documents and archive footage to tell this story of rescue and bring to light the events of the time.
Who directed Turkish Passport?
Turkish Passport was directed by Burak Arlıel.
Who stars in Turkish Passport?
The principal cast of Turkish Passport includes Anthony McKinley, Albert Barbouth, Albert Barbouth, Cosma Constantin, Eylem Demir.
When was Turkish Passport released and how long is it?
Turkish Passport was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Turkish Passport?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Turkish Passport was composed by Alp Yenier, Alpay Göltekin.