A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
January 1, 2000
Original Title:
Bıyık
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
Turkey
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 26
Turkish men talk about their moustache. They discuss the importance of the moustache from a social, historical, political and aesthetic point of view. Is the moustache a symbol of masculinity? Does it have a heroic meaning? Does it represent one’s political view? The film reflects on these questions from men’s point of view. With her creative outlook, Belmin Söylemez successfully depicts a humorous and lasting portrait of men in Turkey based on the moustache.
Director:
Belmin Söylemez
Director of Photography:
Cihan Taşkın
Editor:
Adnan Elial
Producer:
Belmin Söylemez
Script:
Belmin Söylemez
Sound:
Serkan Şendil
Writer:
Belmin Söylemez
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