Wow... I didn't know what to expect when I watched this film. I was completely blown away by the story and the experience. When I discovered that it was based upon a true story, it only kicked me that much harder.

I've actually had people make comments to me about how they would love to be American after seeing a film like Air Force One. I never understood their desire until I saw this film... It made me wish I could be a Turkish soldier! I'm biased - what can I say? I have the utmost respect for the Turkish Asker. So much that I would lay down my own life to protect Turkey and each and every brother that defends her.

That said - this picture is powerful and moving. Forget the attitudes experienced in main stream cinema. This movie pulls out the feelings and the pride from within, no matter what your nationality may be.

It hurts to face reality of war. But imagine how the soldiers felt.

Nefes is first of its kind in Turkey. Through the eyes of a small brigade of soldiers stationed at the border, the film examines the armed conflict that has been going on for more than 30 years in south-eastern Turkey.

Filmed on the high mountains of southern Turkey, the landscape provides a stunning and poetic backdrop. The seclusion, hardship and the tragedy these people had to endure is central to the story.

The film has its minor flaws but nevertheless it is effective in putting the audience in the shoes of these soldiers. And it is specifically significant to the Turkish citizens; for they will have a chance to truly empathize with those who rendered services in the region.

Nefes: Vatan sagolsun is a story of 40 Turkish soldier defending a remote military post from terrorists.the story inspired from true events is about an infantry captain mete and 40 soldiers under his command,most of them are new recruits and inexperienced.mete who is mildly disturbed because the death of his close friend by a terrorist leader called doctor shattered him from inside.he is filled with rage and anger to avenge his friend's death.Mete Horozoglu gives a thundering performance as cpt.mete.

nefes cannot be consider completely as a war movie but a highly philosophical drama and the character study of the soldiers who are working under impossible conditions,ready to defend their country at the cost of their life.the movie deals with the psychology of soldiers,give the view of their daily life under cruel circumstances.movie travels deep inside feelings of soldiers who are at the front for first time.

the movie is filled with hard-hitting dialogues and quotes with memorable performance from all castes.the movie consists of many unforgettable scenes that are highly binding and sensitive.the highly energetic speech from captain to infantry at beginning was shot very artistically with top-notch acting and cinematography,everything was white with fog and snow,only soldiers were visible.the scenes when soldiers talk to their family and loved ones were also very emotional. everything was brilliant in the movie.cinematography and sound effect were exceptionally brilliant.they filmed the wast terrains covered with snow very beautifully and the sound effects was also of very high quality.

the whole movie revolves around the soldier's life,their thoughts and thinking.the real action is at the last 25 minutes of movie.the combat scene were very quick,realistic and brutal.the combat also filmed with great perfection.i remember two scenes first when cpt. order a soldier to turn off the generator,without wasting a second he went outside through the firing of enemy,he turn off the generator and get shot and died instantly. he lost his life only to turn off the generator,so that they should not be the easy target for enemy.without firing a single bullet he was the hero of the day.he knew the risk that he would die for sure but he did because it was the order.another scene when a terrorist came running inside station and blew himself with three soldiers.i have never seen such a forthright description of war.

but the movie had some of its mistake too,it's patriotic tone and some over-dramatization caused it to loose its international appeal.another reason was that movie hold a totally distinct view towards war in comparison to Hollywood movies that also make the difference.

but i liked it as this is the best of the recent war movies outside Hollywood and very different from them.

watch it,if you can relate with this philosophical, war drama,it will be the mind blowing experience for you.