“The First Gokturk” by Alper Caglar not only features him as the director, but he has also penned the script for this film which is the first in the Gokturk Trilogy. This enormous series is expected to uncover the early years of one of Asia’s largest historical empires, that of the Gokturk. The first movie explores the origin of the Gokturk state, investigating the life and deeds of the legendary founders as well as essential preludes to the empire creation. Conceived by Alper Caglar is a big and meaningful and something that has been in the making for a very long time and seeing it realized is amazing and full of emotion for him it is both history and the rise of the underdog.
Cast
Cengiz Coskun as Bumin Kagan
Cengiz Coşkun, born on April 29, 1982, is a prominent Turkish television and film actor. He is best known for his role as Turgut Alp in the highly acclaimed TV series “Diriliş: Ertuğrul,” which dramatizes the life of Ertuğrul Bey, the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
Mert Öcal as Clothar’s Son
Mert Öcal was born in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 12, 1979, and he is a famous actor and a model. Cengiz believes his break came after emerging as the Best Model of Turkey and Best Model of the World in 2004. Öcal started his acting career in 2005, featuring in such popular series and films as “In Love Again” and “Back Streets”. He is also posited in The first Gokturk.
Arif Diren as Istemi Yabgu
Arif Diren was born on May 13th 1985 in Istanbul Turkey, as a successful Turkish actor. He came into the spotlight for his participation in the renowned TV series “Kirgin Çiçekler “ also known as Orphan Flowers, where he played the character Güney Ertürk.
Murat Serezli as Alagar
Murat Serezli was born on the 3rd of October in Istanbul, Turkey and he is an acclaimed actor and director of the Turkish theater and film industry. Harris appeared in Hunting Season (2010), The Mountain II (2016), and Ask (2013), among other projects.
Other cast
FAQS
What is “The First Gokturk” about?
‘The First Gokturk’ is the initial movie in the Gokturk series that focuses on the emergence and growth of the Gokturk Empire. It revolves around the early period of the Gokturk state and its legendary founders.
Who directed “The First Gokturk”?
The movie is directed and scripted by Alper Caglar, a Turkish director with great love and commitment to this ambitious venture.
Who plays the role of Bumin Kagan in “The First Gokturk”?
Bumin Kagan is played by Cengiz Coskun. He is well-known for his role as Turgut Alp in the TV series “Diriliş: Ertuğrul. “
Who are some other notable cast members in the film?
Other cast members include Mert Öcal as Clothar’s Son, Arif Diren as Istemi Yabgu, and Murat Serezli as Alagar. Included in the cast of the movie are Robert Maaser, Hakan Karahan, Tugba Sunguroglu and Selcuk Gulderen.
What themes does the Gokturk Trilogy explore?
The trilogy occupies an important place in the representation of the historical and cultural aspects of the life of the Gokturks, as well as such aspects as the story of the rise of an underdog, the creation of a great empire, etc.
