

Disabled civilians get one day to play soldier. Chaos, heart, and Turkish cinema magic ensue.
Once a year a group of handicapped people are allowed to visit army barracks. There, they have the opportunity of feeling like and being real soldiers.
Acting
Erbil's committed chaos as fake-Russian commander Karpov.
Direction
Akvardar balances slapstick with genuine human moments.
Director
Taner Akvardar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film reflects Turkey's complex relationship with military service as both obligation and romanticized national identity.
That 1.8 TMDB score comes from barely 26 votes—this Turkish comedy barely escaped complete obscurity outside its home market.