The Ballad of the Wood

Overview

"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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 1, 1987

Original language

Turkish

Spoken languages

English, Turkish

Production

MTV Film Televizyon

Cast

Süreyya Arın

Director

Süha Arın

Cinematography

İlhan Arakon

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt3239912