Türkiye / Jan 02, 1997
Sawdust Tales (1997)
Directed by Barış Pirhasan
1h 23minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Sawdust Tales is a whimsical and timeless parable on survival in hard times and the force of a first love against all odds. In a timeless no-mans land scarred by social decay and imminent war, a circus troupe awaits the arrival of the mysterious Rupert who is to deliver them from danger into a better world. The old and wise tightrope master keeps a watchful, loving eye on his young apprentice who, to his concern, could be drafted into the army at any moment. To make matters worse, the boy falls in love with a mermaid...
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Usta Beni Öldürsene |
| Original language | Türkçe (TR) |
| Spoken languages | English, Türkçe |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | MEDYAPIM |
| Release date | 2 gennaio 1997 |
| Writer | Bilge Karasu, Barış Pirhasan |
| Cinematography | Jürgen Jürges |
| Assistant directors | Barış Pirhasan |
| Camera operators | Jürgen Jürges |
| Additional photography | Jürgen Jürges |
| Music | Peter Ogi |
| Sound | Peter Ogi |
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