Marcellin Babey, Turner (1989)

Marcellin Babey, from the Swiss Jura, is thirty-five years old. He works in an old workshop in the heart of Lausanne, concious that building speculators will oust him some day. As there are no longer any apprenticeships in wood turning in Switzerland, Babey learned his craft from the former owner of his Lausanne workshop, and by going, on foot, to visit old turners in France and Spain. When he learned from old documents that the inhabitants of the Swiss canton of Vaud used to play bagpipes on holidays before the Bernese Protestants forbade it in belief that it was an instrument of the devil, Babey decided to build the instrument as it used to be. In the film, we see him make and play the bagpipes.

Director: Jacqueline Veuve
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marcellin Babey, Turner about?
Marcellin Babey, from the Swiss Jura, is thirty-five years old. He works in an old workshop in the heart of Lausanne, concious that building speculators will oust him some day. As there are no longer any apprenticeships in wood turning in Switzerland, Babey learned his craft from the former owner of his Lausanne workshop, and by going, on foot, to visit old turners in France and Spain. When he learned from old documents that the inhabitants of the Swiss canton of Vaud used to play bagpipes on holidays before the Bernese Protestants forbade it in belief that it was an instrument of the devil, Babey decided to build the instrument as it used to be. In the film, we see him make and play the bagpipes.
Who directed Marcellin Babey, Turner?
Marcellin Babey, Turner was directed by Jacqueline Veuve.
Who stars in Marcellin Babey, Turner?
Marcellin Babey, Turner stars Marcellin Babey.
How long is Marcellin Babey, Turner?
Marcellin Babey, Turner has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Marcellin Babey, Turner?
Marcellin Babey, Turner is a Documentary film.
Where was Marcellin Babey, Turner produced?
Marcellin Babey, Turner was produced in Switzerland.