@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
After the First World War, the Allies occupy Istanbul. The protagonist, Yandim Ali is a rogue, discharged from the navy, who doesn't believe that the country can be saved, until he meets Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk), who plans to start a resistance in Anatolia against the occupying Allies, as well as the collaborators of an Ottoman government, that exists only on paper.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
39
Votes
1h 59m
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Key Crew
DirectorMustafa Şevki Doğan
WriterBaykut Badem
ComposerAytekin Ataş
Production DesignFiliz Ekinci
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for The Last Ottoman: Knockout Ali yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Kenan İmirzalıoğlu
Yandım Ali
Cansu Dere
Defne
Engin Şenkan
Çukurçeşmeli Osman
Levent Öktem
Scott
A
Anna Babkova
Nadya
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John Baker
Dimitri
Emin Boztepe
Güro
Öner Erkan
Jerar
Murat Taygur
Iskelet
Baykut Badem
Kelle
Engin Yüksel
Çopur Talat
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Doğan Tarık
Rum Niko
Charles Carroll
Ingiliz Amiral
İlker Ayrık
Yorgo
Murat Kılıç
Çengel
