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200242 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Making Distant

200242 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Filmmakers use a 35mm Aaton camera to capture the intricate process of creating the film 'Uzak / Distant' in this 42-minute documentary.

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Nuri Bilge Ceylan

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Filmmakers use a 35mm Aaton camera to capture the intricate process of creating the film 'Uzak / Distant' in this 42-minute documentary.

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Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Nuri Bilge Ceylandirector

Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Nuri Bilge Ceylanwriter

Mehmet Emin Ceylan

Mehmet Emin Ceylancast

Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Nuri Bilge Ceylancast

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On the set of 'Uzak / Distant', director Nuri Bilge Ceylan and his team use a 35mm Aaton camera to capture their vision. The film documents the production process, revealing the technical challenges and creative decisions made during filming. It focuses on the craftsmanship required for shooting with 35mm film. Burned-in English subtitles provide context for the discussions among the crew. This 42-minute documentary offers a detailed look at the art of filmmaking in Turkey.

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