Shiraze

The documentary film is formed by the combination of aesthetics and reality. In this study, the origins and historical development process of the almost extinct art of bookbinding are examined through bookbinder Enes Çinğay and his apprentice Mehmet Yağcı, who are among the last practitioners of the profession and continue a tradition in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, where the ancient craftsmen are located. As one of the last remaining important representatives of the art of bookbinding, Enes Çinğay has the distinction of being one of the last practitioners who retain traces of the tradition. He plays an important role in keeping this art alive by continuing the master-apprentice tradition and keeping the master-apprentice tradition alive in the historical atmosphere of Istanbul, under the roof of a historical second-hand bookshop market in the Beyoğlu district. The visits to Çinğay's workshop in the documentary reveal the intricacies of the art of bookbinding and the craftsman's mastery. At the same time, it provides an important opportunity to understand how this tradition bridges the past and present, and how this art can be performed and transmitted in the present and future. This documentary aims to present a journey into the depths of history through Enes Çinğay and his apprentice Mehmet Yağcı, a living example of art, by bringing viewers together around the master-apprentice relationship and the subtleties of art. The documentary also emphasizes the historical importance of the art of bookbinding and is a call for how traditional crafts that have been overshadowed by technological developments and digitalization should be preserved. Enes Çinğay's life and work are an inspiring example of how this tradition can be passed on to future generations. The documentary offers viewers a perspective for the preservation, survival and revalorization of art and cultural heritage.