Belle of the Desert

A young couple from different social classes are unable to overcome the obstacles set by their relatives. The girl is destined to marry a man of her social class, but when the engagement breaks off due to her love for someone else, her father "pushes" her to her death. Her lover will follow her, leaving behind a diary, in which he recounts exactly what happened to the two lovers.

Ayse who lost her husband and child during the occupation of Izmir by Greek Army in 1919 goes to Istanbul to attend demonstrations which are arranged against the occupation of Anatolia. And then she passes to Anatolia to be a nurse and meets with Ihsan there. At that time Turkish War of Independence starts and they participate to this battle together.

Aysesin is the daughter of a Pasha known for opposing the Sultan. She sets out to go hunting with her fiance Kerim in Adapazari. Fettah, the Adapazari Police Commander, also has his eye on Aysesin. But she rejects his offer.

A dashing warrior's fighting prowess makes the Khan realize that it is better that such a person be an ally instead of the enemy.

The events begin on March 15, 1920. The captain Davut, who belongs to the Kuvva-i Milliye in Anatolia, and the commander Tilki join the alliance that first presses the Akbas Ammunition and transfers the ammunition to the Kuvva-i Milliye on a received code.

The film depicts Namık Kemal's love for his country. The newspaper İbret, published by Namık Kemal and his friends, is shut down on the grounds that it incites the people to rebellion. Namık Kemal and his friends are sent into exile. On the ship they board to go into exile, Namık Kemal tells his friends about his play titled "Vatan" (Homeland). The play tells the story of Islam and Zekiye, who are in love with each other, and their struggle for their homeland. Islam forms a volunteer regiment to go to war. Zekiye joins the volunteers in male disguise, both to be close to Islam and to serve the homeland. Love for the homeland will bring Islam and Zekiye closer together.

During the years of the National Struggle, Aliye, an idealistic teacher who goes to an occupied town in Anatolia, wages a battle for enlightenment against both the occupying forces and the ignorance of the local people, fueled by bigotry and self-interest.