Mustafa

Mustafa is a 2008 Turkish biographical documentary written and directed by Can Dündar and produced by NTV. It is the first documentary to cover the entire life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of modern Turkey, from his early years to his death, controversially emphasizing his human side rather than his military and political achievements. Filming took place in Greece, Macedonia and Turkey, while the score was composed by the Balkan-born musician Goran Bregović. The film was presented at the 2008 Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival and released on Republic Day, October 29, 2008, to coincide with the 85th anniversary of the Turkish Republic.

Its intimate focus on Atatürk's private life sparked wide public debate in Türkiye; some praised it for portraying the leader as a human being, while others criticized its departure from the official narrative. Despite the controversy, the documentary drew more than 150,000 viewers on its opening day and enjoyed a strong box office run.