Bastion of Sin (2009)
Inspired by Euripides, a theater director sets out to produce a play drawn from the experiences of an all-Turkish cast of amateur actresses, inadvertently setting the stage for a series of passionate discussions on religion, politics and modernity. Captured by documentarian Thomas Lauterbach, the rehearsals become a forum for debate, as devout Muslim traditionalist Aysel defends her lifestyle against the views of her more progressive cast mates.
Director: Thomas Lauterbach
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: May 3, 2009
Cinematography: Gunther Merz
Editing: Dominique Geisler
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Türkçe
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bastion of Sin about?
- Inspired by Euripides, a theater director sets out to produce a play drawn from the experiences of an all-Turkish cast of amateur actresses, inadvertently setting the stage for a series of passionate discussions on religion, politics and modernity. Captured by documentarian Thomas Lauterbach, the rehearsals become a forum for debate, as devout Muslim traditionalist Aysel defends her lifestyle against the views of her more progressive cast mates.
- Who directed Bastion of Sin?
- Bastion of Sin was directed by Thomas Lauterbach.
- What genre is Bastion of Sin?
- Bastion of Sin is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bastion of Sin produced?
- Bastion of Sin was produced in Germany.