The Potter
Series about traditional crafts along the Silk Road trade route. In Meybod in southern Iran, Abdol Reza Aghaei's family have been potters for generations.
The desert city of Meybod in southern Iran is famous for its ceramics and Abdol Reza Aghaei's family have been potters there for generations. This beautifully observed film follows Abdol and his father making a simple decorated water jug. Competing with cheap Chinese imports, they sometimes struggle to make a living, but share a dedication to keeping their traditions alive. And with Abdol's father teasing his son about who makes the best pots, the film also offers a touching, intimate portrait of two master craftsmen at work.
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Clips
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How do you turn local mud into clay with just one machine?
Duration: 01:49
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Masterfully creating a jug's shape in little over 3 minutes
Duration: 03:28
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Jon Morrice |
| Director | Jon Morrice |
| Executive Producer | Richard Bright |
Broadcasts
- Wed 18 May 2016 19:30
- Wed 10 May 2017 19:30
- Thu 26 Oct 2017 20:30
- Wed 28 Feb 2018 19:30
- Fri 2 Mar 2018 03:05
- Mon 4 Feb 2019 19:30
- Fri 8 Feb 2019 03:30
- Sun 10 Feb 2019 02:25
- Wed 25 Mar 2020 19:30
- Wed 4 Aug 2021 00:20
- Wed 18 May 2022 01:00
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