Based on real events with a fictitious twist of drama, the filmmakers of 'Valley of the Wolves: Palestine' (Kurtlar Vadisi: Filistin) told Press TV in Istanbul on Friday that their aim was to explore Israeli policies toward the Palestinians.
The film has shots of Israeli gunboats before Israeli commandoes attacked a Turkish aid ship with humanitarian aid, the Mavi Marmara, along with six others ships, on May 31, 2010, on its way to Gaza. The attack killed nine Turks.
The film was released in Turkish cinemas on Friday.
The film has been hailed as truth by pro-Palestinian supporters and labeled anti-Semitic by pro-Israelis.
The film, which reflects a growing unease in Ankara over Israeli policies towards the Palestinians, has already been postponed in German cinemas.
Turkey wants a full apology for the Israeli raid and compensation for the families of nine activists who were killed.
Last year Turkey recalled its ambassador to Israel after the same production company depicted Mossad agents running a child trafficking ring.
Turkey's ambassador has yet to return to Israel. Whether or not the film will prolong his absence remains to be seen.
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