When the Fog Is Swept Away

Overview

Documents rapidly vanishing old houses and craftsmen in the mountainous eastern Black Sea region. The nail-less dovecoting construction of old log cabins withstands earthquakes. Sites in villages like Savsat were chosen both for their protection from snow and avalanches, and built on the poorest soil to leave the meagre arable areas for cultivation. In Ikizdere there are still stone and half-timbered structures. All these spacious homes are notable for their interior panelled walls and ceiling, elaborately carved and embellished. Various other techniques in Sumene and Rize are illustrated.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 1, 1986

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Turkish

Countries

Turkey

Cast

Süreyya Arın

Director

Süha Arın

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt7636120