The Ballad of the Wood
Ağacın Türküsü
Synopsis
"The Ballad of the Wood" reveals the traditional architecture of the houses of the Western Black Sea region for centuries has been passed down from father to son, from master to apprentice through secrets and a technique known as "canti". Some of the houses shown have been standing for the last 100 to 150 years. The film honors the great craftsman of the past who utilized the "dizeme" technique through an emphasis on structures that are 300 years old. These examples are some of the most unique to be found in the Western Black Sea region. This craft has been passed down from generation to generation. Now only a few old and tired practitioners are left and they reveal to the camera their anti-earthquake construction techniques. The average age of the craftsmen is 80 years old.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suha Arın
- Original Score
- Nadir Göktürk
- Original Title
- Ağacın Türküsü
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- MTV Film Televizyon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suha Arın
Nadir Göktürk
İlhan Arakon
Cahit Seymen
Department Leadership Roster
Suha Arın
Director
İlhan Arakon
Director of Photography
Cahit Seymen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ballad of the Wood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ballad of the Wood about?
"The Ballad of the Wood" reveals the traditional architecture of the houses of the Western Black Sea region for centuries has been passed down from father to son, from master to apprentice through secrets and a technique known as "canti". Some of the houses shown have been standing for the last 100 to 150 years. The film honors the great craftsman of the past who utilized the "dizeme" technique through an emphasis on structures that are 300 years old. These examples are some of the most unique to be found in the Western Black Sea region. This craft has been passed down from generation to generation. Now only a few old and tired practitioners are left and they reveal to the camera their anti-earthquake construction techniques. The average age of the craftsmen is 80 years old.
Who directed The Ballad of the Wood?
The Ballad of the Wood was directed by Suha Arın.
Who stars in The Ballad of the Wood?
The principal cast of The Ballad of the Wood includes Süreyya Arın.
When was The Ballad of the Wood released and how long is it?
The Ballad of the Wood was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of the Wood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of the Wood was composed by Nadir Göktürk.