Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director
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.
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Belmin Söylemez Director · Ali Aga Editor
First release January 1, 2015 · Original title Bilge ve Öğrencisi: Bir Reji Asistanının Günlüğü
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Original title
Bilge ve Öğrencisi: Bir Reji Asistanının Günlüğü
Original language
Turkish
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Turkish
Release dates
Türkiye · January 1, 2015
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