Patriotism is a complex, multifaceted concept that encompasses beliefs, feelings and behaviors that reflect an individual's loyalty and commitment to his/her country. Patriotism is one of the 10 core values included in history curricula as of the 20062007 academic year and has an active place especially in the field of history education. Films facilitate the construction of knowledge by visualizing many abstract concepts and topics of history lessons. Especially historical period films, when they are designed in accordance with the objectives of the course, are very useful in terms of presenting the conditions of the time they describe in a realistic way. One of the most important advantages of using films to depict a period of history is their ability to bring the past to life, a point that written historical narratives or textbooks often struggle to achieve. This study aims to determine the patriotism typologies of the main characters in historical films about the Republican period. For this purpose, the movie “Öğretmen Kemal (1981)” starring Cüneyt Arkın was analyzed. Document analysis method, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. Criterion sampling, one of the purposeful sampling techniques, was preferred as a sampling method. Film observation forms were used as data collection techniques and descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data obtained in accordance with the nature of the study. Based on the main findings of the study, constructive patriotism findings were found intensively in the movie “Öğretmen Kemal”, which is about the Republican period. However, behavior patterns showing blind patriotism were detected in only one scene. As a result, investigating the typologies of patriotism through film in educational settings is seen as an important step. By leveraging the powerful storytelling capabilities of cinema, educators can inform students about the various behavioral patterns of patriotism and their underlying drivers. This approach can contribute to the development of a more informed and critical-thinking citizenry equipped to understand the complexity of patriotism and its role in shaping the social, political and cultural fabric of society. Thus, it is believed that various abstract and complex information can be more easily conveyed to students through period films in history lessons.