Poet/painter Hasan Helimisi (1907-1976) is revived through recordings and via his daughter, who only knows her father from his poems. Much of his work was lost during his captivity. The language is Turkish/Georgian Laz, which has all but disappeared. Screened before Green Days.
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Film details
- Productieland
- Turkey
- Jaar
- 2009
- Festivaleditie
- IFFR 2010
- Lengte
- 18'
- Medium/Formaat
- Betacam Digi PAL
