Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director
2014•21m•4.0•Released
Documentary
The story of a young woman entering the world of filmmaking as assistant director to Bilge Olgaç and the two years they worked together. Through her diary, Belmin Söylemez explores what she learned from Bilge Olgaç, the most productive woman director in the history of Turkish Cinema. The film also gives us clues on filmmaking in Turkey in the late 80’s. From tough shooting conditions to 35 mm editing, we discover Olgaç’s world through her assistant’s eyes. ‘Bilge and Her Apprentice’ pays tribute to the life and work of Bilge Olgaç, who passed away in 1994.
Director
Belmin Söylemez
Writer
Belmin Söylemez
Languages
Turkish
Cast
Firuze Engin
Voice
Production
Producer
Hasmet Topaloglu
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