Sawdust Tales
Usta Beni Öldürsene
Synopsis
Sawdust Tales is a whimsical and timeless parable on survival in hard times and the force of a first love against all odds. In a timeless no-mans land scarred by social decay and imminent war, a circus troupe awaits the arrival of the mysterious Rupert who is to deliver them from danger into a better world. The old and wise tightrope master keeps a watchful, loving eye on his young apprentice who, to his concern, could be drafted into the army at any moment. To make matters worse, the boy falls in love with a mermaid...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barış Pirhasan
- Screenplay & Story
- Bilge Karasu, Barış Pirhasan
- Original Score
- Peter Ogi
- Original Title
- Usta Beni Öldürsene
- Spoken Languages
- English, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- MEDYAPIM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barış Pirhasan
Bilge Karasu, Barış Pirhasan
Peter Ogi
Jürgen Jürges
Department Leadership Roster
Barış Pirhasan
Director
Barış Pirhasan
Writer
Peter Ogi
Original Music Composer
Jürgen Jürges
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sawdust Tales
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What is Sawdust Tales about?
Sawdust Tales is a whimsical and timeless parable on survival in hard times and the force of a first love against all odds. In a timeless no-mans land scarred by social decay and imminent war, a circus troupe awaits the arrival of the mysterious Rupert who is to deliver them from danger into a better world. The old and wise tightrope master keeps a watchful, loving eye on his young apprentice who, to his concern, could be drafted into the army at any moment. To make matters worse, the boy falls in love with a mermaid...
Who directed Sawdust Tales?
Sawdust Tales was directed by Barış Pirhasan.
Who stars in Sawdust Tales?
The principal cast of Sawdust Tales includes Hugh O'Conor, Károly Eperjes, Julia Brendler, Haluk Bilginer, Meltem Cumbul.
When was Sawdust Tales released and how long is it?
Sawdust Tales was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Sawdust Tales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sawdust Tales was composed by Peter Ogi.