Behzat Ç.: Ankara Is on Fire(2013)

Behzat Ç.: Ankara Is on Fire is a Turkish crime thriller that follows superintendent Himmet as he takes control of the murder bureau in Behzat Ç.'s absence. When a high-profile assassination of the Interior Minister rocks the capital, Himmet seizes the opportunity to consolidate power and redirect his team toward the fight against terrorism. The film balances procedural investigation with political intrigue as Himmet navigates departmental rivalries and mounting pressure to solve the case. Ankara becomes a pressure cooker of corruption, ambition, and violence as the superintendent maneuvers between his superiors and his team. Dark and intense, the film explores how tragedy can be weaponized for personal gain within Turkey's law enforcement hierarchy.