The premiere of the film “A SONG OF THE REPUBLIC,” produced by BKM, took place last night (October 18) at Zorlu PSM.

The film’s cast, including Salih Bademci, Ertan Saban, Ahmet R. Şungar, Birce Akalay, Melis Sezen, Şifanur Gül, Mehmet Özgür, Burak Bilgili, and Bensu Soral, were present at the gala, which welcomed many famous names from the business, arts, society, and media worlds.

They Watched with Laughter, Tears, and Proud Applause

The night began with an opening speech by actress and host Ceyda Düvenci. Throughout the screening, which was filled to capacity with guests, the actors and attendees could not contain their tears as much as their laughter. At the end of the film, the actors and crew, invited to the stage, received minutes of applause filled with tears and enthusiasm. The applause was so overwhelming that host Ceyda Düvenci struggled to deliver the closing remarks, and the actors also had a hard time with their thank-you speeches.

Dilek Türkan, who performed the piece “Kırmızı Gülün Alı Var” featured in the film’s end credits, spontaneously sang the song again on stage with the actors and guests.

With its strong cast and an impactful production that uniquely narrates the era it represents, “A SONG OF THE REPUBLIC” stands among the season’s most ambitious films. Guests at the premiere included Yılmaz Erdoğan, Demet Akbağ, Müjdat Gezen & Leyla Gezen, Oya Başar, Umut Kırca, Hadise, Rıza Kocaoğlu, Ebru Özkan, Ercan Saatçi, Birol Güven, Cezmi Baskın, Salih Kalyon, director Hakan Algül, Cem Gelinoğlu, Ali Sunal, and İbrahim Selim.

OKAN YALABIK’S ‘TWENTY-SIX’ EXHIBITION DEBUTS AT THE PREMIERE

Okan Yalabık, the talented actor who portrays Zeki Üngör in “A SONG OF THE REPUBLIC,” showcased photos he took with his own camera during off-set moments, which were presented to the audience as a preview at the gala.

“A SONG OF THE REPUBLIC” will be released in theaters on October 25, with contributions from Türkiye İş Bankası.