Atatürk II 1881 – 1919 vs Empire of the Sun
Atatürk II 1881 – 1919 has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.5/10 for Empire of the Sun). Atatürk II 1881 – 1919 is the shorter watch at 2h 22m compared with 2h 33m. Empire of the Sun is the older of the two (1987 against 2024). Both are drama, history, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Atatürk II 1881 – 1919
Empire of the Sun| Atatürk II 1881 – 1919 | Empire of the Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 1987 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 33m |
| Genres | Drama, History, War | Drama, History, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mehmet Ada Öztekin | Steven Spielberg |
| Main cast | Alican Barlas, Aras Bulut Iynemli, Sarp Akkaya, Esra Bilgiç, Lidija Kordić | Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Ben Stiller, Christian Bale, Joe Pantoliano |
Synopsis
Atatürk II 1881 – 1919
Mustafa Kemal had just begun his journey after proving himself in 1915 at the Gallipoli front. He would go on to face major battles on the eastern front against the Russians and later against the British in Syria, ultimately becoming the only Ottoman officer not to lose a battle during WW1. However, despite all his success, he would encounter an unexpected challenge upon his return to Istanbul.
Empire of the Sun
Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.
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