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bendik giske x nowness
Accompanied by the music of saxophonist and performance artist Bendik Giske, this experimental piece documents the annual tournament of Turkish Oil Wrestling near Istanbul on a hot August afternoon, captured in super slow motion, exploring the notions of masculinity and the sensual aspects inherent to this national sport.
Premiered on NOWNESS.
Directed & filmed by
Harun Güler

Music by
Bendik Giske

Editor
Benedikt Strick

Colorist
Delfina Mayer

















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Shot in
Istanbul,
Turkey
2023