Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director (2015)

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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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Ali Aga
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr

Keywords

screenwriter, film director, short film, bilge olgaç

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director about?
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.
Who directed Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director?
Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director was directed by Belmin Söylemez.
Who stars in Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director?
Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director stars Firuze Engin.
How long is Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director?
Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
What genre is Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director?
Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director is a Documentary film.