The Moustache
- 2000
- 26m
- Documentary
Overview
Turkish men talk about their moustache. They discuss the importance of the moustache from a social, historical, political and aesthetic point of view. Is the moustache a symbol of masculinity? Does it have a heroic meaning? Does it represent one’s political view? The film reflects on these questions from men’s point of view. With her creative outlook, Belmin Söylemez successfully depicts a humorous and lasting portrait of men in Turkey based on the moustache.
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Belmin SöylemezWriter
- Original title
- Bıyık
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 1, 2000
- Original language
- Turkish
- Countries
- Turkey
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