Börü (Film)

Börü is a 2018 action and war film. The screenplay was written by Alper Çağlar, and the film is directed by Can Emre and Cem Özüduru. It serves as a sequel to the similarly titled television series. Film centers on the story of an elite team within the Special Operations Forces (PÖH). Set within a fictional narrative, it uses Türkiye's close period political and social events as its backdrop.

Summary

The film follows a special operations team known as "Börü" with the radio code 34-50. The team members confront various internal and external threats facing the state. The narrative begins with the bombing of the Special Operations Forces Command during the July 15 2016 coup attempt and subsequently presents the operations that follow. The team’s objective is to combat terrorist organizations and elements embedded within state structures. Throughout the film, combat scenes, operational planning, and the internal struggles of individual characters are highlighted.

Still from the Film Poster (IMDb)

Production and Technical Information

• Release Date: 28 December 2018
• Runtime: 131 minutes
• Producers: Alper Çağlar, Doruk Acar
• Production Companies: Çağlar Arts Entertainment, Insignia Yapım
• Distribution: CGV Mars Dağıtım
• Music: Lincoln Jaeger
• Genre: Action, War, Drama

Cast

The main cast and their characters are as follows:

• Serkan Çayoğlu – Kaya Ülgen
• Murat Arkın – Kemal Boratav
• Emir Benderlioğlu – Turan Kara
• Ahmet Pınar – Barbaros Çepni
• Can Nergis – Tolga Erlik
• Mesut Akusta – İrfan Aladağ
• Zafer Algöz – Osman Alan
• Ozan Ağaç – Baran Harput
• Bedii Akın – Ömer Tunç
• Özge Gürel – Gökçe Demir

Visual Depicting a Scene from the Film (Generated by AI)

Reception and Reviews

The film received mixed reactions from audiences and critics.

• On the Beyazperde website, it has an average rating of 3.5/5 based on 334 user reviews.
• Its IMDb rating (as of April 2025) is 6.6/10.

The film is praised for its action sequences and combat dynamics; however, it has also faced criticism regarding its dialogue, pacing, and narrative structure.

Thematic and Content Evaluation

Börü, through its fictional narrative referencing real events, explores themes of state, security, and individual heroism within the context of Turkish action cinema. The film adopts a narrative style grounded in intense national security rhetoric and operational realism. The conflict between the characters’ professional dedication and personal struggles forms the core of its dramatic structure.