Director: İzzet Arslan
Turkey, 2020, 20’
Turkish with English subtitles
Zingal Incorporated Company went into action in Ayancık – a district of Sinop city – as one of the first foreign-invested companies in 1929. Especially Belgium, Germany, France, Poland, Hungary, and many other European countries acted a part in its activities. In its foundation years, the factory was not only the biggest sawmill in Turkey but also the second biggest one in Europe. The sawmill was nationalized in 1945 and carried on its actions as Ayancık State Sawmill till 1994. It was privatized and finally stopped its actions in 2006. By the year 2011, all of its machines were sold to the junkman, and the sawmill’s adventure ended.
Starting with the Zingal company, Ayancık State Sawmill tells the story of how a city affects its culture by the people of the last generation that have been alive to this date.
The New Year is more than just a date change on the calendar. It often marks a turning point where the weight of past experiences is felt or the uncertainty of the future is faced. This season, Pera Film highlights films that delve into themes of hope, regret, nostalgia, and new beginnings.
Published as part of Pera Learning programs, “The Little Yellow Circle (Küçük Sarı Daire)” is a children’s book written by Tania Bahar and illustrated by Marina Rico, offering children and adults to a novel learning experience where they can share and discover together.
As the New Year approaches, Pera Film presents an alternative watchlist of 10 movies, ranging from Hollywood's timeless classics to memorable examples of modern cinema.
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