Bastion of Sin (2009)

Bastion of Sin (2009) poster

Inspired by Euripides, a theater director sets out to produce a play drawn from the experiences of an all-Turkish cast of amateur actresses, inadvertently setting the stage for a series of passionate discussions on religion, politics and modernity. Captured by documentarian Thomas Lauterbach, the rehearsals become a forum for debate, as devout Muslim traditionalist Aysel defends her lifestyle against the views of her more progressive cast mates.

Director: Thomas Lauterbach
Genre: Documentary
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Cinematography: Gunther Merz
Editing: Dominique Geisler
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Türkçe
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Thomas Lauterbach
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bastion of Sin about?
Inspired by Euripides, a theater director sets out to produce a play drawn from the experiences of an all-Turkish cast of amateur actresses, inadvertently setting the stage for a series of passionate discussions on religion, politics and modernity. Captured by documentarian Thomas Lauterbach, the rehearsals become a forum for debate, as devout Muslim traditionalist Aysel defends her lifestyle against the views of her more progressive cast mates.
Who directed Bastion of Sin?
Bastion of Sin was directed by Thomas Lauterbach.
What genre is Bastion of Sin?
Bastion of Sin is a Documentary film.
Where was Bastion of Sin produced?
Bastion of Sin was produced in Germany.