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The Ballad of the Wood

1987

37m

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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.

Status: Released

Language: TR

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Production Information

Production Companies

MTV Film Televizyon

Production Countries

Turkey

Spoken Languages

Turkish

Quick Facts

Original Title	Ağacın Türküsü
Release Date	October 1, 1987
Status	Released
Language	TR
IMDb ID	tt3239912

Cast

Süreyya Arın

Narrator (voice)

Key Crew

Suha Arın

Director

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