Film

Lonely Grannies of the Black Sea

2020 · 1h 7m · Documentary

Self Sacrificing Grandmothers Of Black Sea starts a journey through the past of the Black Sea region in Turkey and people living there by presenting stories from the women's life in Black Sea region, who cannot give up the village and highland life where the traditional Blacksea lifestyle is still dominant, failed in adapting the urban life and culture, got married at an early age and took root in the village and the village culture. It dwells on their life rituals, connections with this difficult geography, everyday problems and how they hold onto their lives. This documentary, which pays attention to the words of Self Sacrificing Grandmothers Of Black Sea region of Turkey who have witnessed at least three generations comes to life as a regional and humane memory workout and a study of oral history.

• Kaan Atilla TaşkınDirector

Release date

December 24, 2020

Status

Released

Original language

Turkish

Runtime

1h 7m

Genres

Documentary