There is a film called The Messenger.
The Messenger (2008 film) . The film , which was selected for film festivals in Istanbul , Adana and Antalya , went on general release across Turkey on and is one of the highest grossing Turkish films of 2008 . The Messenger is a 2009 war drama film starring Ben Foster , Woody Harrelson , Samantha Morton , Steve Buscemi , and Jena Malone . The film received first prize for the 2009 Deauville American Film Festival . The film has also received four Independent Spirit Award nominations ( including one win ) , a Golden Globe nomination , and two Academy Award nominations .