The End of the Road to Çanakkale (Film)

Çanakkale: The End of the Road is a 2013 Turkish war film. The film focuses on the Battle of Çanakkale during World War I and depicts the impact of the conflict on the front lines. It is directed by Kemal Uzun and Serdar Akar. The film was released in Türkiye on 15 March 2013.

The film recounts the experiences of Ottoman soldiers on the Çanakkale Front in 1915. The narrative follows a unit sent to support the front and reveals the hardships of war. The storytelling centers on the psychological effects of battle and the struggles faced by soldiers on the front lines.

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The film examines the psychological impact of war and the hardships endured on the front. It also explores the broader societal effects of conflict and the internal struggles experienced by individuals. Structurally, the film draws attention through its dramatic storytelling and intense battle sequences. Details such as the exact reconstruction of Anzac Cove were included to enhance the film’s historical authenticity.

• Directors: Kemal Uzun, Serdar Akar
• Screenwriters: Alphan Dikmen, Başak Angigün
• Producers: Fono Film, TT Film
• Director of Photography: Mustafa Preşeva

• Gürkan Uygun – Muhsin
• Umut Kurt – Hasan
• Berrak Tüzünataç – Behice
• Mahir Günşiray – A. Salim
• Fikret Yıldırım Urağ – Lt. Adil
• Ben Warwick – Eagle
• Stephen Chance – Steward
• Mert Kurdal – Yakup
• Engin Öztürk – Mustafa Kemal

• Release Date: 15 March 2013
• Runtime: 101 minutes
• Country: Türkiye
• Language: Turkish
• Distributor: Warner Bros. Türkiye
• Opening Weekend Audience: 131,920
• Total Audience: 670,925
• Total Revenue: ₺5,372,309