Life on Their Shoulders (2004)

Life on Their Shoulders (2004) poster

The documentary shot in a Laz village called M3’anu is about the lives of women living in the region. The documentary focuses on women who have a great endurance without being crushed under the heavy load they carry on their backs, the difficulties of living conditions and the heavy load brought by taking care of their families, nevertheless, they do not give up their songs and smile on their faces.

Director: Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date:
Music: Grup Helesa
Editing: Thomas Balkenhol
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
More Films by Director: Yeşim Ustaoğlu
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life on Their Shoulders about?
The documentary shot in a Laz village called M3’anu is about the lives of women living in the region. The documentary focuses on women who have a great endurance without being crushed under the heavy load they carry on their backs, the difficulties of living conditions and the heavy load brought by taking care of their families, nevertheless, they do not give up their songs and smile on their faces.
Who directed Life on Their Shoulders?
Life on Their Shoulders was directed by Yeşim Ustaoğlu.
How long is Life on Their Shoulders?
Life on Their Shoulders has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is Life on Their Shoulders?
Life on Their Shoulders is a Documentary film.
Where was Life on Their Shoulders produced?
Life on Their Shoulders was produced in Turkey.