Bilge and Her Apprentice: Diary of an Assistant Director (2015)
Overview
The story of a young woman entering the world of filmmaking as assistant director to Bilge Olgaç and the two years they worked together. Through her diary, Belmin Söylemez explores what she learned from Bilge Olgaç, the most productive woman director in the history of Turkish Cinema. The film also gives us clues on filmmaking in Turkey in the late 80’s. From tough shooting conditions to 35 mm editing, we discover Olgaç’s world through her assistant’s eyes. ‘Bilge and Her Apprentice’ pays tribute to the life and work of Bilge Olgaç, who passed away in 1994.
Cast
Recommendations
Being James Bond
Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red
Maidentrip
Cameraperson
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Come See Me in the Good Light
John Candy: I Like Me
Seduced and Abandoned
Game of Thrones: The Last Watch
I Am Ali
Overnight
Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
Maria by Callas
Black Sheep
The Walking Dead: The Return
Frida
For Sama
McQueen