In the Grip of the Generals
“The February 28 Postmodern Coup”
Synopsis
With almost 800,000 men and 70,000 officers, the Turkish army is the second largest in NATO. This 1998 documentary by ZDF examines how this powerful force asserts itself in all spheres of Turkish life. From the annual celebrations of the republic to the military's strict position on the Kurdish conflict and their ongoing war against the PKK, the film highlights the contrast between the army's political influence and Ataturk's defining principle that the military should stay clear of everyday politics.
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Unrestrained Military Action in Turkey (1998)Official
Type: Clip • Published 2016-10-31
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- Director
- Hubert Seipel
- Screenplay & Story
- Hubert Seipel
- Original Title
- In the Grip of the Generals
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Turkish
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Journeyman Pictures
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Hubert Seipel
Hubert Seipel
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Hubert Seipel
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Hubert Seipel
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What is In the Grip of the Generals about?
With almost 800,000 men and 70,000 officers, the Turkish army is the second largest in NATO. This 1998 documentary by ZDF examines how this powerful force asserts itself in all spheres of Turkish life. From the annual celebrations of the republic to the military's strict position on the Kurdish conflict and their ongoing war against the PKK, the film highlights the contrast between the army's political influence and Ataturk's defining principle that the military should stay clear of everyday politics.
Who directed In the Grip of the Generals?
In the Grip of the Generals was directed by Hubert Seipel.
Who stars in In the Grip of the Generals?
The principal cast of In the Grip of the Generals includes Necmettin Erbakan, Süleyman Demirel, Tansu Çiller, Çevik Bir, İsmail Hakkı Karadayı.
When was In the Grip of the Generals released and how long is it?
In the Grip of the Generals was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 30m.