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201870 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Events

Gidi Gidi

201870 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A train remains stationary within the Nazilli Sümerbank Printed Fabric Factory, which was established in 1937 with support from Soviet Russia.

Historical Events

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Yasin Ali Türkeri

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A train remains stationary within the Nazilli Sümerbank Printed Fabric Factory, which was established in 1937 with support from Soviet Russia.

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Yasin Ali Türkeridirector

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Nazilli is home to the Sümerbank Printed Fabric Factory, established in 1937 with support from Soviet Russia. The documentary focuses on Gidi Gidi, a train that remains still within the factory, representing a time when it was filled with passengers. Archival footage and personal stories reveal the factory's influence on the local economy and community. The film reflects on the factory's legacy and the shifts in the textile industry over the years.

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