Chords of Change

Set during the 1930s, this historical drama focuses on the cultural shifts occurring within the young Turkish Republic. The story follows a group of artistic pioneers as they work to stage the Özsoy Opera, which stands as the first opera in the history of the nation. The narrative explores the country's efforts toward modernization and the artistic revolution led by Atatürk.

The film was directed by Yağız Alp Akaydın and produced by BKM. The screenplay was written by Sırrı Süreyya Önder and the BKM Writer Group. The cast features Salih Bademci in the role of Ahmet Adnan Saygun, Ertan Saban as Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and Ahmet Rıfat Şungar as Münir Hayri Egeli. Other lead roles are played by Birce Akalay, Melis Sezen, and Şifanur Gül. This Turkish production has a runtime of 129 minutes and was released on October 23, 2024.