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Mr. Necip?

Hello.

Welcome. I'm Murat.

Come on in, please.

Thank you.

We were delighted to receive your letter.

- Thanks for your assistance. - It's nothing sir.

I wish we could be more helpful.

Thank you.

When was the last time you came?

41 years ago.

I began to work here after I graduated.

Has it changed a lot?

Some things, yes. Some, no.

Mr. Necip?

Is something wrong?

Mr. Necip?

Revolution

MILITARY SEIZES POWER

REVOLUTION

THE CABINET UNDER ARREST HISTORIC TRIAL BEGINS

Dear citizens, Turkish armed land, air and naval forces...

...have seized control of the government...

...as of last midnight.

The action has succeeded without any bloodshed due to...

...our armed forces' exemplary cooperation.

ECONOMIC REFORMS NEEDED COUNTRY IN DEBT

People often say that Turkey is an agricultural state. That is true.

We can barely buy a couple of buses by selling a shipful of cotton.

It is impossible to advance just by selling plants and fruits.

We need an industry.

The general told us to come, so we have.

In today's conditions it's not possible for our country to manufacture an automobile.

Gentlemen, automobile means national industry.

And national industry means economic freedom.

We should pay our debts first.

The budget is evident. Where are they going to get the money for it?

If we embark on an adventure with the people's money...

...we'll be held responsible.

Such an enterprise would scare away foreign investors too.

We all want what's best for this country, but...

"Everyone says it's impossible; they say we'll lose 1 billion liras. "

Some say Turkey can't produce its own automobile.

That is dark age mentality talking.

I know that the Turkish nation is strong and talented enough to create its own industry.

This country will build its own automobile. I salute you all.

This is ridiculous.

Some engineers in the conference disagree with you, Mr. Rüþtü.

There's no machinery, no workers, no sub or superstructure. There's nothing.

How can it be possible without a supply industry?

The supply industry will be built by the automobile industry, sir.

The employment, financial savings, technical expertise...

...this industry would create mean nothing to you?

Yes, but the figures are indisputable Mr. Ýsmet.

Importing is cheaper than manufacturing either in the short or long term.

These are issues that require serious analysis.

The government doesn't have any money to throw away.

What if they decide not to sell us spare parts...

...when we need them? What will you do then?

Let's make a needle first, then we'll talk about an automobile.

I'm talking about economic freedom sir.

I say it is impossible Mr. Ýsmet.

Hello Mr. Ýsmet.

Mr. Gündüz. How are you?

Thank you. I listened to your enthusiastic talk...

...on the domestic automobile with pleasure.

Thank you. But I couldn't convince many of the listeners.

Machinery, labor, raw materials, supply industry...

They listed many shortages.

Yes. But we can overcome all these. Hard is one thing...

...impossible is another. You know this better than anyone else.

You think it is possible.

Of course. There are others who agree but they are too intimidated to speak out.

Why is that?

Take a look around Mr. Gündüz.

We're supposed to be at an automobile conference...

...but the only thing on the bureaucrats' agenda is...

...to convince everyone that it's impossible.

Come Ender. Come. What will you write for tomorrow?

Do you have a wish, sir?

Not at all. How about, "Cemal Aga envisions a domestic automobile?"

Everyone I've talked to at the congress...

...says it's just a dream, sir.

Is your vision such a dream?

"Don't get mad at me sir.

Even the industry minister says...

...it's impossible in today's conditions. "

I guess we have to make the real revolution in people's minds first.

I'll get straight to the point.

General Cemal wants a domestic automobile to be built.

Does the general actually want it built or just a feasibility study?

He was annoyed with everyone saying...

...Turks cannot build an automobile.

He wants to prove to everyone that it can be done.

If the attempt is a success, he will invest in mass production.

Who will lead the project, sir?

They sent the order to us as Transportation Ministry.

Nd we think that the most qualified staff...

...is in the State Railways.

I believe we can do it, sir.

How? With what?

Come on Mr. Ýsmet.

Even this meeting is being held because of your unfounded optimism.

When will we begin if not today?

What is the deadline, sir?

October 29.

Impossible. It's only four months, sir.

Even Americans need a year for a new car.

Why do you oppose right away, sir?

Because we are realistic.

Because we are aware of our economic situation.

We are not delusional like you.

Please, don't be such cowards.

He was annoyed with everyone saying...

I said "yes, we can".

We, as the State Railways...

...can build an automobile by 29 October.

Mr. Gündüz, didn't you hear. You only have four months.

If you as the Transportation Ministry provide...

...the employees and support, we can do it.

General Cemal and the National Unity Committee...

...want the project kept confidential right now.

They don't want to lose face in any case.

Understood.

Mr. Ýsmet, with this budget we have to solve everything ourselves.

Our railway repair shop in Eskiþehir is the perfect place for the project.

Please inform Mr. Uður and...

...make a list of people you trust.

Everyone should be in Eskiþehir on June 20th.

Those who own a car, should come by car. I am returning to Eskiþehir tonight.

Mr. Erhan, I'll be able to send you a list of temporary personnel by tomorrow.

Why don't you just accept it Mr. Gündüz?

Under these conditions you cannot do it.

What if we can, Mr. Erhan?

Good day. Is Mr. Uður here?

He's there, beneath the car.

Thank you.

I've just personally checked it Halil. The problem is with the trip valve.

Disassemble the filters, clean them well, and then connect them again.

Ok? Here you go.

Ugur.

Ismet! Welcome.

Thanks. How are you?

I'm fine. What are you doing here?

We have to talk.

What about?

Ýsmet Bey, what on earth brought you here?

I came to see if you guys were slacking.

We are, indeed.

Go show your sketches to Yasemin. So, Ýsmet?

Let's wait for Hayati. This concerns him too.

Hayati, come here. Ladies can do the rest.

Listen to me. Zeynep's sister is perfect for you Hayati.

You should really think about it.

She is a very nice girl, Hayati. We like her very much. You should meet her.

Come on Hayati.

Your husband is calling.

Uncle Hayati, what is this?

This is a projection device, Yasemin.

Your uncle Uður brought this from America just to show off.

Right, Uður?

Come, have a seat. The man is about to reveal something important.

What have you been talking about constantly since you returned from America?

I don't know? What?

Automobile.

Hopefully, we will build Turkey's first automobile.

What are you saying?

What is he saying?

A team is being formed under Mr. Gündüz's leadership. We will be part of that team.

Can we really do it?

At least, we'll have a chance to try.

Aren't you railway engineers? How will you build a car?

You accepted it, didn't you?

We begin in two days.

Only you would accept such a project.

Please take care of your health this time. You used to smoke less.

I will be very busy for the next few months.

You should go on holiday without me this year.

Impossible. If I'm not here, you won't look after yourself.

Please. No objections.

Eat your meal.

Come in.

May I, sir?

Come in Sami.

Duty posting lists.

Any news from Yassýada?

No, sir. They're still on the expropriation case.

I understand.

With your permission.

What of the automobile issue?

Transportation Ministry reported that...

...the team will arrive in Eskiþehir today.

Good, good. Sami, I'm entrusting that project to you.

Don't worry, sir. I will follow it personally.

Necip! Necip! Necip!

I have been calling for you.

I was thinking, sorry.

I'm so fat, Necip. I can't fit into any of my clothes anymore.

You are beautiful, don't worry.

Would you like a cup of tea?

No, I'm late. I have to leave now.

I haven't seen you for days.

Please stay another five minutes.

I can't, Nilüfer.

The engineers will arrive today. I have to welcome them.

Mr. Gündüz came in yesterday and asked me personally.

We haven't had them over for dinner for a long time.

Cook artichoke. Mr. Gündüz loves it.

Ok. I'll talk to Suna.

Nilüfer, this time please cook the artichoke yourself, don't ask Ms. Suna.

Shame on you!

Wait.

Do you need anything for tonight?

We will go shopping with Suna today.

Ok. Go. How do I look?

You look handsome.

Don't lie.

I swear.

Do I look like an engineer?

Yes, you do.

Come on.

Good bye.

See you.

Good morning Suna. Off to school?

Good morning. Last day. I will give out report cards.

I bet the kids are so excited now.

Very! We'll go shopping after I return from school in the afternoon.

Okay.

See you later.

Bye.

Welcome.

- Thanks. - Necip.

- Welcome everyone. - Hello, I'm Aziz.

Necip. Bonjour.

Necip. We'll make formal introductions inside in a minute.

Welcome. Necip.

Hello.

Hello.

Necip.

Welcome.

Welcome sir.

Merci.

Necip.

Ismet.

Shall we get the bags or leave them in the bus?

I will arrange that. Take all the bags to the guesthouse.

Welcome.

Welcome.

When did you arrive?

It's been a while. You couldn't even pass a bus.

The guy is so anxious that he doesn't speed over 25 MHP.

How are you, Uður?

Have the others come?

Let me check.

Come on.

Thanks.

Young man!

Yes?

What yes? Come here and take the bag.

I've been waiting at the station for hours. No one came!

I'm Engineer Latif Tebriz.

Welcome, sir. And I am Engineer Necip Kavaklý.

Are you an engineer?

Yes sir. I'm 24.

Good, then this won't be too heavy for you. There you go.

Is everyone here?

Sorry for keeping you under the sun.

Welcome Mr. Latif.

Thank you Mr. Gündüz.

Come on in.

Firstly, welcome.

Thank you.

I've worked with some of you before.

And I know the names of most of you from...

...your commendable work to the State Railways

First, thank you for accepting my invitation.

We thank you.

Mr. Gündüz, now we all came here, but...

...we still don't know what the project is.

We are going to build the country's first automobile.

Automobile? Us?

How much time do we have?

We have to finish the automobile for the Republic Day Celebrations.

Which means 130 days.

Impossible.

This means no time.

Mr. Gündüz, many of us don't even know how...

...to drive a car, let alone build one.

I think you are being too modest.

You all are this country's best engineers.

But, it's not only up to us.

Please, I'm aware of the difficulties and the shortages.

But, all these years haven't we all been waiting for such an opportunity?

Don't we always say that if we get a chance we can do what they can.

Here is our chance.

Think what could happen...

...what would change if we do this.

This is a matter of believing.

If there is anyone who doesn't believe we can do it...

...he may leave the project. No hard feelings.

But, as a Turkish engineer, I want to build a Turkish automobile.

Plus, we also have one big advantage: No one believes we can.

Headlines! Read the headlines!

News from the constitution breach case.

Read about the accused former Prime Minister Adnan Menderes!

Thank you.

Have a nice day.

Good bye.

After the butcher, I'm done.

I have to buy wool from there.

Good day Ms. Teacher.

- Greetings. Do you have plain white cloth? - No.

Thanks. Good day. You know you will need that for the baby, right?

My mom is handling all that.

It'll be soon, right? Have you thought of a name?

If it's a girl, Sevgi. If a boy...

...I want to name him Kemal, but for two days Necip has been saying Gündüz.

He's been so excited ever since he's been assigned to the project.

If my belly wasn't this huge he wouldn't even notice me.

Get used to it Nilüfer. You won't see much of your husband till the end of the project.

Whatever. We don't do anything these days anyhow.

Have you seen that Suna? I'd die if I don't ask the price, wait a minute.

Hello. How much is this baby dress?

20 liras.

20 liras? Ok, thanks.

He says 20 liras for that tiny dress. I can buy wool and knit it myself.

Let's go Suna.

The hardest parts are the engine and transmission.

We have to make everything, every tiny part from scratch.

Engine block, eccentric shaft, pistons, crankshaft, bearings, gearwheels.

The calculations must be flawless.

How are we going to do all these in 130 days?

In fact, we don't even have 130 days for the engine and transmission.

We have to allocate time for assembling...

...the engine compatibility tests, test drives...

...and the corrections.

This means for the engine and transmission we have only 95 days.

What if we take some parts from other cars? Who would know?

We would, Mr. Ahmet! Isn't that enough?

Of course we will purchase some parts.

But this automobile and engine should be Turkish.

This is essential.

In that case, the engine we build should be four cylinders.

We would save fuel and fit it into the body easier.

And we need a very special cooling system.

The air filter should be resistant to heavy dust.

Our roads are dirt roads and bumpy. The airbed of the tires should be high.

The interior should be spacious.

Should the engine be a OHV or OHC?

OHC is harder to build but it's more efficient in the long run.

On the other hand, OHV is easier to build.

Let's build both. We can build one here and the other in the Ankara factory.

This way we'll try both systems and we'll have a spare engine.

There's still the matter of electricity...

...breaks, the body, the panel, the windows.

We're accustomed to trains, but a car is a different story.

There's much to be done.

See!

It happens every now and then. It'll come back in a minute.

And there is also the issue of a generator.

How many of you came by car?

So, there's only one.

Shall we watch the film before we lose electricity again?

I think it might give us a general view about production.

Go ahead Mr. Uður.

Can you please give him a hand, Mr. Necip?

Thank you Mr. Uður.

We'll determine the work groups tomorrow. Let's call it a day.

129 DAYS REMAIN

Why did you show that film, Uður?

Everyone's already worried if we'll be able to do it. The film made everyone upset.

I didn't mean to upset them.

I just wanted to show them the future of the country if we succeed.

Come in. Come in.

Come in, Hayati.

Haven't you gone to bed yet?

No, we haven't.

We were talking. You're turning in, I guess.

I'm a bit tired from the driving.

Uður, I'll stop by the directorate tomorrow morning.

Would you look after my car?

Ok.

Sleep well.

Thanks. You, too.

Morning.

Morning.

Morning.

If you are done with the hood, I'll take the electrical wiring.

Good morning.

Only the windshield is left.

Hold the windshield.

Mr. Hayati, I know it's a bit hasty, but...

...believe me, it has already helped us a great deal.

Don't worry, your automobile is under my guarantee.

As long as it helps.

128 DAYS REMAIN

Wait a minute. 16-35...

No, write these down. Write them.

Turkish families have three-four kids.

We need more space.

I need this! What are you doing there?

What if we put the grid all the way between the lights... To cool the engine.

The roads become so dark at night, don't they?

Mr. Adnan, shall we make the rear higher and angled...

...so that it becomes more spacious?

What are we going to name it?

Revolution. General Cemal wants it so.

This one's for you.

Thanks.

Ender. How was Ankara? Is there any news?

No, the same. Yassýada, the economy, new constitution.

General Cemal?

He's the same, too.

Now he wants to start an automobile industry.

Where did he come up with that?

Who knows?

"He recently grilled everyone who said...

..."Turks can't build a car".

The same old General Cemal.

Automobile is a Pink Dream.

How's it going?

Piston rods arrived from the foundry.

But they are not good.

None?

Because of the moulding. It needs to be more precise.

We have to fix it.

The boys are trying, but they haven't managed yet.

What else can we do?

Have you talked to Master Recep?

Who's he?

Master Recep! Master Recep!

There he is.

Hello, Master Recep.

Hello, Master Recep.

How are you Mr. Engineer?

Thank you Master Recep, we are fine but we have a problem.

I said only you could solve this.

Master Recep, all the piston rods we have moulded are faulty.

They break easily. Can you take a look?

How did you pour these?

Into sand moulds, with two percent chrome.

Vertical or horizontal?

Horizontal.

You have to increase the chrome by one percent and pour it into a vertical die.

How can he know without any calculations?

You asked, I answered.

Do whatever you want mister.

Can you make these rods for us Master Recep?

I need one day to make the die.

Good.

Master Recep will work for me from now on.

But Sir, Master Recep is a little... I don't know how to put it.

Aggressive. His record is also bad.

Good. He's one of us then.

According to a new resolution passed today...

...elections for the National Assembly...

...and the republican senate will be held on 15 October 1961.

The results will determine 450 parliament members and 150 republic senators.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Aren't you going to finish your breakfast?

I'm late, I have to go.

Eat some more, dear.

See you tonight, honey.

Gündüz, dear. Is something wrong?

One of the issues occupying people's mind for the past few months...

...is whether Turkey can build its own car or not.

They'll build it my ass.

We all love our country but sometimes...

...we examine things with our pride when we shouldn't.

I am asking for the sake of saving our resources:

...how will a country with such limited economic sources;...

...without an industry; when it can't even manufacture...

...a needle, build a high-tech thing like an automobile?

What is this if not a pink dream?

Come on, Uður.

Cheers to that article.

Why is that?

Because it's right.

Would it be bad if Turkish automobiles were on our streets?

Look gentlemen, this is imported.

And this one's Turkish.

Get it? We couldn't do it even if we wanted to.

How do you know without even trying?

"We are tired of bullshit. We can do this, we can do that. What's the result? Nothing.

They waste our money. Who suffers? We do.

Ýsmet.

You said this guy was the best.

Add some more calcium silica. Then we'll pour it at 10 degrees higher.

Ok master.

Shall we enlarge the thickness?

Not necessary. This will be enough.

Hope so.

Well done Master Recep.

Can you do eight more of these, Recep?

Sure, Mr. Engineer.

Good job.

Thanks.

Mr. Gündüz, a committee from Ankara has arrived.

They are at the entrance, asking for you.

They are at the entrance, asking for you.

Thanks Ahmet.

Welcome. They didn't inform us you were coming.

We had other business in Eskiþehir.

Mr. Sami asked us to stop by since we were already here.

Mr. Burt from the US Foreign Aid Commission.

Hello.

You already know Mr. Clein.

- Certainly. - Hello.

They also are curious about your progress.

How's the project progressing Mr. Gündüz?

Everything is moving according to plan, Mr. Rüþtü.

Will you be able to finish it?

We are trying our best.

I hope so. General Cemal has great expectations, Mr. Gündüz.

As project chief I'm well aware of this fact, Mr. Rüþtü.

Let's not take any more of Mr. Gündüz's time.

Excuse us Mr. Gündüz.

Good bye Mr. Rüþtü. Have a nice day.

Suna.

Suna. Honey.

You're home.

Go to bed, don't sleep here.

What time is it?

Pretty late.

You must be hungry, I'll make you something to eat.

Don't bother. I'm exhausted.

I'll heat up something while you change.

I went to school today.

It turns out that I had 20 lira overtime pay, so I collected it.

May God bless our government.

Oh, Gündüz. Mr. Bekir sends his regards.

Gündüz? It's ready.

Gündüz?

Honey.

Gündüz.

Gündüz.

The model has to be ready by next week.

We'll get it done Mr. Gündüz.

Where are we at?

- I'm almost done with the material inventory. - Good.

Are they all good?

Yes.

See Mr. Gündüz, this is the original one and this is the one we molded.

- This is the one we made, right? - Yes.

Very nice. Perfect.

It'll be even better once it's processed.

Did the oxygen arrive?

Yes. It arrived this morning. You can exchange tanks if you'd like.

I'll do that.

I'm removing this from the to-do list.

Hello?

I'm transferring you to Mr. Sami from Ankara.

Ok. Hello Mr. Sami.

What's your progress?

It's going well. Thank you.

Mr. Gündüz, there were strong objections in Ankara to the project's budget.

Sadly, we had to cut your fund down to 900 thousand liras.

This means a one third cut Mr. Sami.

I know but in these difficult times your budget has created antagonism.

Especially, after that article in the newspaper.

You are well aware of our difficulties and shortages here.

You should have predicted these.

You accepted the project although you were informed about the difficulties.

The power goes off everyday Mr. Sami.

We need a generator.

Mr. Gündüz, enough money has already been spent...

...but there are no results yet.

There will be, Mr. Sami. We've just started.

When there is, we'll talk again. Have a nice day.

I brought the latest budget figures.

75 DAYS REMAIN

We have to forge the plates manually.

It'll take too long. We don't have time.

Can't we find a press?

We need large plate presses for the body.

There are none in Turkey.

We don't have time to produce the press moulds, either. It's difficult.

We have to give it a rough shape at least, so that you can finish it manually.

How are we going to do that?

That's why we need a large plate press.

How much weight can the hydraulic jacks lift?

Two tones.

I think there's a way.

I have a bad feeling about this.

What else is new? Go Mehmet.

It's going to break Mr. Hayati.

It won't.

A little more.

You're forcing it. It will break.

I said, it won't. Go on.

A little more.

That's it!

It cost even less than we thought.

Send the photograph to Ankara right away.

There's nothing to worry about.

They only managed a few parts in two months.

They won't be able to finish it.

What if they do, Mr. Sami?

What if they actually build it?

What will happen then? What if they ask for money to build a plane...

...or a ship in the future? What will we do then?

Excuse me, but I don't understand why...

...it's so bad for them to finish the car.

Let's say they did, and that piece of junk car worked.

Then General Cemal ordered a factory to be built immediately. Don't you...

...know how many plants were opened and closed like this?

This nation has no longer any money to waste.

You might have it, but we don't.

Come in.

Let's look after investment we can finalize.

How many times do I have to say it?

Check if the cable is plugged to the battery.

I don't want to get electrocuted at this age.

I'm checking Mr. Latif. Please don't get mad.

May I ask something Mr. Latif?

Go ahead.

What do you think will happen if we build this car?

Nothing.

What do you mean? Are we working for nothing?

Have you heard about the plane factory in Ankara that was closed down?

In Ankara. Yes.

Do you know why it was shut down?

No.

That factory was built by Atatürk's orders.

112 different planes were built there until World War II.

Then the factory began to grow of course.

During the war, no one gave us planes...

...so 185 training planes were built there.

185!

Yes, we did that.

In 1955, the Dutch gave us an order for 30 planes...

...but the Minister of the time refused the order.

Then the Dutch bought the planes from England.

Later, they shut the factory down for good and converted it into a tractor factory.

Gündüz and I were trained there. We suffered terribly.

I don't understand. Why did they shut it down?

Who are we to build planes, they said.

But you built them. You succeeded.

In Turkey, no success goes unpunished, son.

How do you know it will be the same this time?

We'll see.

Why did you accept the project if you're so sure?

For Gündüz.

Is that all?

That's all.

Let's go. Plug it in.

I thought you said you checked it.

What you know is just as much as what I forgot, son.

You're home?

Did I wake you up?

No. I was half-asleep.

I have a terrible taste in my mouth.

Do you feel sick?

No.

Necip...

Nilüfer...

Necip...

Nilüfer...

I was eating an apple in my dream.

Necip. I'm craving for an apple.

Stop! Stop! Come here.

Good night.

What are you doing?

I was checking if the greengrocer was sleeping inside.

Don't you know there's a curfew?

Yes, I know. But my wife is pregnant. She's craving for apples.

Go back home or I'll have to arrest and take you to the police station.

Understood.

Come on. Come on.

Necip, is that you?

Mr. Gündüz?

What are you doing on top of a tree in the middle of the night?

Mr. Gündüz... Nilüfer craved for apples.

The grocery was closed and I couldn't think of any other place.

This tree is government property. Get down.

I'm sorry. I didn't think of it.

Those are more ripe. Pick them.

Easy. Take it easy son. Don't fall down.

I'm embarrassed that you had to see me like this Mr. Gündüz.

The apple is delicious. How's Nilüfer?

She's fine. She's craving.

She is. I don't see her much these days. How's Ms. Suna?

I don't see her much either.

Yeah. Because of this martial law business I almost got arrested because of an apple.

Don't worry. They should be gone by now.

Then let's widen the water jackets in the block. What do you think?

It might work. We can even increase the number of ducts.

Thanks.

Are you working on that automobile in the railway repair shop?

My neighbor is a headworker there. That's how I know.

Keep up the good work. The tea is on me.

Thank you.

So, what do you think?

This is much harder molding. We'll need more cores.

How can we do it?

We need to cast a new block.

At the latest Yassýada hearing, Chief Justice Baþol...

...said the constitution and the other 17 cases...

...are officially finalized and the decree will be announced...

...on 15 September 1961...

We can do it, but I have to go to Sivas.

They are more experienced than us in this kind of core molding.

How long would it take?

We can mould it at the factory in Sivas in two days...

...and process it in a day in Ankara.

If all goes well, I'll be back in five days.

Good.

It gives us time.

Mr. Engineer, is it possible for you to draw a more detailed model?

Right away.

70. 5...

Very nice. Just as we calculated. Good job, Master Recep.

Have you examined the State Planning Organization report in detail?

It's in agreement with the general consensus Sir.

You mean that the automobiles aren't profitable and...

...the production can't get beyond a prototype.

Is this the general belief?

I see.

For the investment to be economic...

...we need to manufacture and sell 20,000 cars.

It's stated in the report too. Turkey will not have that kind of demand for automobiles.

General. If we try to build and sell cars...

...the Europeans won't buy hazelnuts from us.

The whole sector will collapse for the sake of a few cars.

Automobile industry means millions of dollars of expense.

A bad investment would put us...

...in a precarious position in the eyes of the people.

When the people see that car run on October 29th...

...they will embrace it more than you or me. You'll see.

Thanks. Hello?

Ugur?

Mine? How are you?

We're fine. You? Why are you out of breath?

I had to run downstairs. It's been hours since I've registered your number.

We gave up hope and were going to bed.

They just connected a minute ago. How are you Uður?

We're fine, working. Did Zehra come?

Yes.

Good. Ýsmet is with me. He wants to talk to her. How's the boy?

Serdar, come say hello to your dad. Hurry!

Daddy, when are you going to come?

Son. Soon. So soon. How are you?

I'm fine.

Talk son. How's work? Are you working long hours Uður?

A little. Don't you worry.

- Mine... - Yes.

I'll put Ýsmet on. He'll talk to Zehra.

Ok. Uður. Tell Hayati that Zeynep's sister sends him her regards.

I will.

Come on.

Hello.

Hello, how are you Zehra?

I'm fine, how are you?

Hello?

Mr. Gündüz? This is Erhan. How are you?

Thank you. We're working; we're about to run our first engine test.

Wonderful. General Cemal and some committee members will visit you...

...on Wednesday.

This Wednesday?

Mr. Erhan, how are we supposed to get ready for such a visit in three days?

You're right Mr. Gündüz.

But General Cemal planned the visit himself. He's eager to see some progress.

Journalist Ender Alkýn will be among the visitors.

I see.

Just to let you know.

Thank you Mr. Erhan.

You're welcome. Have a nice day.

You too.

Are we ready?

Let's give it a try.

Turn it off!

No, no. It might be the crankshaft.

Turn it off!

- Shall we? - Not yet.

It's overheating.

I told you to turn it off.

We've forced it too much.

What were we supposed to do? Just run it...

...for five seconds and then stop it to fool ourselves?

Is there a problem with the valve tunings?

If there was, we could tell from the sound.

Is it the bearing tolerances?

No, we've checked them.

Oil cavity calculations?

We've checked them, too. All the calculations are right.

- Why didn't it work then? - Could it be something with the oil pump?

God, why didn't it work?

We just couldn't do it. There is a problem.

If you know so much, you figure it out!

Are you done?

If you are, let's try to solve the problem together.

We still have 72 hours before General Cemal arrives.

- We will be disgraced. - No, we won't!

We've come this far and we'll take care of the rest.

Look, this is no longer just a matter of building an automobile.

It's much more important, much more bigger than that.

I'm sick and tired of hearing for weeks people saying...

..."they won't be able to do it".

This is a matter of honor for us now. Don't forget that.

Shall we recheck the compression torques?

Yes, it might be a casting problem.

Let's disassemble it and see.

Let's go.

Mehmet, Fatih, come here.

55 DAYS REMAIN

52 DAYS REMAIN

- Are you alright? - I am.

I just came to change.

Can you iron my white shirt while I shave?

Of course, I can. Would you like tea?

No, thanks. I have to go right back to the office.

You'll leave immediately?

I have lots of work to do.

Gündüz. You haven't been home for days.

- It's obvious you haven't slept at all - Suna. Not now.

Then when, Gündüz?

You look worn out. At least sleep a little...

Suna! Stop it!

How can I sleep when everyone else is working like slaves.

For God's sake.

For the first time, I'm afraid.

General Cemal will visit the workshop in two hours, to see the engine we've built.

Everyone's efforts, everything is at the tip of an ignition.

Maybe, I shouldn't have gotten myself into this.

I was unfair to you too.

And I dragged all those people into this with me.

I know you; you don't force anyone into anything.

It's obvious they wanted to work with you...

...and they also believed in this project.

See, even the head of government is coming to see what you've accomplished.

You surprised everyone.

Come on. You're almost there.

Surprise them a little more.

Thank you.

- What's our status? - It's done.

- We're connecting the ignition valves. - Good.

But, Mr. Gündüz, we should test it. We have to adjust the idling, too.

Yes.

This will have to do.

Mr. Gündüz, at least...

Mr. Gündüz, they're approaching the main gate.

Here we go.

Mr. Gündüz.

Welcome sir. It's an honor to see you.

Thank you.

Our leader can't wait to see your work.

I'm very curious Mr. Gündüz.

After you sir.

- Welcome sir. - Hello.

- Welcome sir. - Hello.

- Welcome sir. - Hello.

Here we are. This is the engine.

With your permission sir.

Go ahead.

This is the moment of truth. Relax son.

- Mr. Latif? - Mind your business. Don't get on my nerves.

Congratulations. Good job.

Thank you sir. It's their accomplishment.

Mr. Gündüz, I congratulate you on your decision to build the engine four-cylinder.

It's all good and fine, but is this engine economic?

Hold on. That engine that works. A Turkish engine.

That's what matters right now.

Bravo, Cemal Aga.

Would you like to see the other sections Sir?

Let's see, let's see.

Congratulations again Mr. Gündüz.

Thank you sir.

I can hardly wait to see the second car.

The second car, sir?

We informed you two weeks ago that two cars have to be...

...ready for October the 29th.

- We didn't receive... - A copy of the order is here.

You couldn't possibly have thought that...

...we would go in front of the public with just one car.

Is there a problem Mr. Gündüz?

No, sir.

Let's go.

Well done guys.

Go and get a good rest tonight.

We will build one more car by October 29.

- Necip? - Don't tell me you want an apple.

Please don't.

Necip!

Nilüfer! Wait, wait!

Suna! Suna!

I'm coming! What is it Necip?

Nilüfer! She's giving birth. Her water broke.

- Is she giving birth? - It's alright dear.

You wake the doorman up. Tell him to go to the workshop and get Gündüz.

Necip. Calm down.

Stupid Suna. Check the girl first.

Take it easy. Okay.

You're so wet. Take deep breaths.

Okay.

I couldn't find a car, so I asked the soldiers.

- Necip. - Take deep breaths.

Necip! Calm down! Lift her feet.

Mind your belly honey.

Take deep breaths. Like this.

Come on Necip, get up.

Suna, why don't they say anything?

Don't worry Necip. I'll go check.

Necip.

How did you hear?

We couldn't sleep, we were working. The doorman came and told us.

Mr. Gündüz?

He's organizing the others. He'll be here.

I thought your wife wasn't due yet.

She wasn't, Latif Bey. I don't know? I haven't been with her for weeks.

Don't worry, everything will be fine.

They took her into surgery.

Get a hold of yourself. Come on.

Necip. Mr. Gündüz is here.

What's the situation?

Be patient, son.

Prends patience. C'est bon, allez!

Come on, son. Pull yourself together. Everything will be fine. Don't worry.

Necip. You have a daughter. And the mother is doing fine.

The rascal scared us to death.

You are all uncles now!

Can we see?

See what? She just came out of surgery. Tomorrow.

Guys, now that we have the good news, let's go back to work. Come on.

You can stay here.

I'll stay here with them. You go back to work.

Okay.

Are the panel connections done?

Who do you think you're talking to. Of course they're done.

- Nice. - We're going.

Prepare the tea!

Don't worry, we'll be right back.

What happened?

The body is heavier than we expected.

We have to increase the engine power.

Ýsmet, let's increase the compression ratio.

Yes, we should check the carburetor nozzles also.

Let's push it in.

It's done.

Put the chains away.

Turkish looks good on it, Mr. Gündüz.

Very nice.

I was coming to see you.

I've just talked to Mr. Gündüz. They've finished testing the second engine too.

Would you like me to report it to General Cemal?

I'll do it.

Have a nice day.

You too.

First, they were not supposed to begin; then they were not supposed to finish.

We laughed at them, but look at where we are now.

Do something Mr. Sami.

What would you like me to do Mr. Rüþtü?

Talk again with General Cemal.

We, also the State Planning Organization says its not economic.

The guy is not listening to anyone.

The "guy" you're referring to is the Head of State, Mr. Rüþtü.

And it's only the beginning.

Once he sees the automobiles run, no one will be able to stop him.

Don't worry. I'll take care of it.

Either I'm not making myself clear or you don't want to understand.

Enough. Do whatever pleases you.

Start an investigation; fire me; arrest me.

Do whatever you like. Just leave us alone until October 29th.

I don't care about the rest!

This is our money they're throwing away.

Is this all they made with a million bucks?

What a pity.

Can you give me a paper?

A car for a million.

On General Cemal Gürsel's orders, a Turkish automobile is being built.

The name of the secret project, which is expected to cost...

...1 million 400 thousand liras, is called Revolution.

Hundreds of workers have been assigned to the project at the...

...Eskiþehir Railway Repair Shop. The progress can be seen in the side picture.

These people have no shame.

Experts state that the future of the project, which is intended...

...to be completed by October the 29th, is uncertain.

Production is expected to move ahead despite the objection...

...of State Planning Organization.

Hello? Mr. Gündüz. Says he's a journalist.

I'm not here!

Mr. Gündüz is not here.

Wait a minute.

We have a lot of work to do.

Why are they attacking us Latif?

Isn't it Ankara which authorized the project? And yet...

...it's Ankara, which is driving Mr. Gündüz crazy.

Necip, Ankara isn't just one man.

There are a hundred heads there. One says "yes", the other says "no".

Yes, but isn't it General Cemal who says "yes"?

There you go. Those who can't oppose him go around and attack us.

PWhy do you think the newspapers came down on us? Because anyone who...

...can't criticize his revolution is coming after ours.

But they'll be all ashamed when we finish the car.

Didn't you learn anything from what I said?

I don't want to.

Did you check the accounts Hayati?

Our fund is diminishing Mr. Gündüz.

We have to spend more carefully.

Dear listeners, the National Unity Committee has met on 15 September 1961...

...Friday at 6 PM under the leadership of General Cemal Gürsel.

The death sentences of overthrown...

...former president Celal Bayar...

...former Prime Minister Adnan Menderes...

...former foreign minister Fatin Rüþtü Zorlu...

...and former finance minister Hasan Polatkan were approved.

But Celal Bayar's sentence was commuted...

...into life due to his age being over 65...

Friends, as a nation we're going through hard times.

I'm aware that today is an important day.

Some of us might be upset and some of us might be pleased by this news.

There may be some who'd like to sit down and talk about it.

Unfortunately, we don't even have time for this.

The best thing we can do right now is to finish...

...what we've started and present these automobiles to our people.

Now please go back to work.

Please inform Mr. Latif. He's waiting for that part.

Yes Mr. Uður.

Master Hasan, there's still a hydraulic leak.

The breaks don't work. Take care of these today, ok?

Okay M. Ugur.

Fatih, Fatih!

Yes, Mr. Uður.

Drop what you're doing and check the steering rod.

The car is still pulling to the right. Go on.

- Take it easy! Use this. - I'm tuning it Mr. Ýsmet.

You're going to pierce the radiator trying to tune it.

Everyone's getting agitated.

Hello.

Nilüfer?

Leave it Halil. Let's take a break.

You haven't been eating properly for days. I made you pastry.

Why did you bother?

It's not a bother at all.

Yes, really. Why did you bother?

How about some dessert after the pastry?

What a nice surprise.

Hello Mr. Latif. How are you?

Thank you. How are you?

Thank you.

Half an hour lunch break.

19 DAYS REMAIN

Thank you very much Mam. Everything is delicious.

I'm glad you like it.

There will be blood if you don't keep some for me.

I'll make more Hayati, don't worry.

How's the baby?

She's driving my mom crazy.

She has gas all the time. When she breaks wind, the whole house.

Nilüfer! We're eating here.

So what, Necip?

Hayati, Hayati, we are here, too.

Hayati's appetite is as big as Necip talks about.

He can even eat more, but he's being shy now.

Don't hold back. Come on, eat.

Come on, eat it up.

16 DAYS REMAIN

General Cemal Gürsel has been elected president for...

...the next seven years with 434 votes at the parliament.

The whole nation has welcomed the news with great joy.

No, no. We don't have time to mount and check everything. There's just no time!

Hayati... Hayati...

1 DAY REMAINS.

- Ugur. - Yes, Mr. Gündüz.

The Railways Transportation Office called.

They want the gas tanks emptied before they load up the automobiles.

It's apparently a fire safety precaution.

Safety? Why?

They say that sparks from the locomotive might set the tanks on fire.

Yes but we're transporting the cars in closed containers.

I know, but they insist that it's the regulation. We have to comply.

How will we go to the parliament?

Just leave enough gas to take us to the parliament and the stadium.

Latif. You should get ready.

No, I decided not to come.

Why? What's wrong?

I'd rather stay here. I'll get nervous there.

I'll listen to the radio with everyone else.

Take the boy with you, let him see Ankara.

Necip, go get ready.

You're coming with us in the evening.

- To Ankara? - Yes.

Okay. Thank you very much.

Uður, say when.

A bit more.

Say when.

A little more.

Come on, say when.

Okay, Hayati.

Come on, load up the cars.

Listen, behave yourself there.

Master Recep.

Have a good trip.

Thanks.

- It hasn't started yet, right? - No.

We have tea. Help yourselves.

Recep, what are you doing there?

Je m'occupe en attendant.

Don't worry. It'll all go well.

Hope so.

You'll see, it will be fine.

Come in.

The automobiles are about to arrive at the parliament, sir.

Thank you.

Where are they Suna? I'm panicking.

They'll be here soon, don't worry.

Dear listeners, we are expecting the arrival of our first...

...domestic automobile, Revolution, built on the orders of...

...President Cemal Gürsel, to the parliament soon.

Here they are.

The Revolution cars, carrying their Eskiþehir plates...

...have arrived at the parliament.

Built by Turkish engineers...

...and Turkish workers, the cars...

...are entering the parliament courtyard.

Necip.

People are greeting the first Turkish automobiles with great enthusiasm.

This is a moment of great pride and joy for us all.

Our engineers who have made this important event...

...possible are getting out of their cars.

Come in.

Good morning sir.

Good morning Sami.

I wanted to inform you that the cars have arrived.

I was just looking at them. Shall we go?

We still have time, sir. They are getting ready outside.

Fine. Aren't they beautiful? Do you see all these people?

Do you see their excitement?

Yes sir.

That's why I wanted these cars. Do you understand now?

Let me move this a bit forward.

Your wife came as well.

Mr. Gündüz. The black car is out of gas.

What?

There should be more, but there's no gas left.

How could that be?

I don't know. Maybe the indicator is broken.

We've checked it countless times! What are we going to do now? What?

Take it easy. Get the beige one ready.

It's ready.

Necip, Hayati, you go and find some gas.

We have some more time. Go, go.

Sir, can you please move the black car to the edge of the red carpet...

...for our President?

Sir, the beige one is the first Revolution car that was completed.

I'm sure the President will want to ride that one.

Mister, state cars are always black.

And our orders are to get the black one ready.

Look sir.

The President is about to arrive. Please.

- I see. Okay. - Yes.

Get the black one ready.

Isn't it time yet?

We still have 10 minutes, sir. They're moving the cars.

Something's wrong.

Where are they?

Sorry. Sorry.

We couldn't find a funnel. None.

That's it. I can't wait any more. I'm going downstairs.

Not like that, no!

I beg your pardon, sir. I will just check an article.

Roll it.

Come on, hurry!

Bring it here! Pour it!

We need something thicker, this is tearing.

It's tearing!

Take this.

Pour it!

His Excellency is about to arrive.

Pour it Uður, pour it!

That's enough, okay. He's coming!

Pick it up.

It's an honor sir.

Cemal Aga.

I would like to congratulate the talented engineers and workers of...

...the State Railways, who have built these cars.

Those who believed and said...

..."we can't produce an automobile" should be ashamed right now.

See, this country can build its own car as well.

- Who will drive us? - I will, sir.

Fahri, Mesud, Rüþtü, come with us. The car is spacious.

No. I will sit in front, next to Mr. Engineer.

The president entered the car and...

This is a historic moment for Turkey.

The car is taking the president to the Republic Day Celebrations at the stadium.

The first Turkish car, Revolution, is moving.

Mr. Sami, they've actually built the car.

I never said they couldn't build it.

I said they couldn't go into mass production.

What happened?

We ran out of gas, sir.

Revolution has suddenly stopped.

There's silence at Parliament square.

Get behind the wheel, Ýsmet.

Why did the car stop, sir?

Will this affect the future of the Revolution project, sir?

We've built a car like a westerner...

...but forgot to put gas in it like an easterner.

May I take you to the other car, sir?

But, still, this project constitutes a proud moment in Turkish history.

Will you meet with the engineers, sir?

Call the newspaper. "Revolution didn't run". Hurry.

Send a telex to Ýstanbul immediately.

Tell them to change the headline. "The Revolution Broke Down". Go!

About the car's breakdown, the president said...

..."We've built a car like a westerner, but...

...forgot to put gas in it like an easterner".

So what? He can ride in the other car.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Does this one have gas?

Yes sir.

Let's go.

Join the convoy once you put gas in it.

Yes sir.

Suna.

I'm proud of you.

Thank you.

Good job, guys. Thank you.

- Ýsmet, I see you're packed. - Yes.

Mr Gündüz, I thought when Revolution stopped...

...at least the people would give it a push.

Never give up trying.

They wouldn't allow a car named "Revolution"...

...to be on the streets anyhow.

Mr. Hayati. Here you go.

Have you reassembled my car?

I even drove it. Come, see for yourself.

Come in.

Mr. Gündüz, we're leaving soon.

Uður, don't leave right away.

I have to pass out your bonuses and overtime pays.

We talked about that.

We don't want it. Let the government keep its money.

Okay. I'll return it.

But, if you don't mind we would like a souvenir photo with you.

Sure. I'll be there in a minute.

I don't know if I'll have a chance later on.

I will remember these days with pride for the rest of my life.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this project.

Thank you.

We're waiting for you outside.

I still don't get it.

After all, the car only stopped for five minutes because it ran out of gas.

Didn't General Cemal ride in the other car we built? He did.

Why don't they look at it this way?

Haven't you seen the newspapers?

It's already been recorded the other way around.

50 years later from now, when someone says "Revolution cars"...

...people will say "you mean those that didn't run. "

No matter what anyone says, we built these cars.

Nothing can ever change that. Nothing.

How are you guys? Everyone is looking very sharp.

Please look this way.

Wait a minute!

MADE IN TURKEY

We're ready.

- Ready, set... go. - Good job, guys.

R. Necip. Mr. Necip!

This is the only one left.

Just like me.

I wish my friends could see it.

Would you like to get in?

- May I? - Of course, Mr. Necip.

You are the one who built it.

- Is there gas in the tank? - Yes.

During the Revolution project, 4 cars and 10 engines were built.

Despite this, the project was cancelled and three of the cars were scrapped.

The remaining "Revolution"...

...the first Turkish car, still runs today.