Life on Their Shoulders
Sırtlarındaki Hayat
Synopsis
The documentary shot in a Laz village called M3’anu is about the lives of women living in the region. The documentary focuses on women who have a great endurance without being crushed under the heavy load they carry on their backs, the difficulties of living conditions and the heavy load brought by taking care of their families, nevertheless, they do not give up their songs and smile on their faces.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yeşim Ustaoğlu
- Original Score
- Grup Helesa
- Original Title
- Sırtlarındaki Hayat
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Grup Helesa
Thomas Balkenhol
Department Leadership Roster
Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Director
Thomas Balkenhol
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life on Their Shoulders
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What is Life on Their Shoulders about?
The documentary shot in a Laz village called M3’anu is about the lives of women living in the region. The documentary focuses on women who have a great endurance without being crushed under the heavy load they carry on their backs, the difficulties of living conditions and the heavy load brought by taking care of their families, nevertheless, they do not give up their songs and smile on their faces.
Who directed Life on Their Shoulders?
Life on Their Shoulders was directed by Yeşim Ustaoğlu.
Who stars in Life on Their Shoulders?
The principal cast of Life on Their Shoulders includes Not specified.
When was Life on Their Shoulders released and how long is it?
Life on Their Shoulders was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Life on Their Shoulders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life on Their Shoulders was composed by Grup Helesa.