On the Way to School
İki Dil Bir Bavul
Synopsis
One year in the life of a Turkish teacher, teaching the Turkish language to Kurdish children in a remote village in Turkey. The children can't speak Turkish, the teacher can't speak Kurdish and is forced to become an exile in his own country. On the Way to School is a film about a Turkish teacher who is alone in a village as an authority of the state, and about his interaction with the Kurdish children who have to learn Turkish. The film witnesses the communication problem emphasizing the loneliness of a teacher in a different community and culture; and the changes brought up by his presence into this different community during one year. The film chronicles one school year, starting from September 2007 until the departure of the teacher for summer holiday in June 2008. During this period, they begin to know and understand each other mutually and slowly.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orhan Eskikoy, Ozgur Dogan
- Original Title
- İki Dil Bir Bavul
- Release Date
- 25/11/2008
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
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Orhan Eskikoy, Ozgur Dogan
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Orhan Eskikoy
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Ozgur Dogan
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What is On the Way to School about?
One year in the life of a Turkish teacher, teaching the Turkish language to Kurdish children in a remote village in Turkey. The children can't speak Turkish, the teacher can't speak Kurdish and is forced to become an exile in his own country. On the Way to School is a film about a Turkish teacher who is alone in a village as an authority of the state, and about his interaction with the Kurdish children who have to learn Turkish. The film witnesses the communication problem emphasizing the loneliness of a teacher in a different community and culture; and the changes brought up by his presence into this different community during one year. The film chronicles one school year, starting from September 2007 until the departure of the teacher for summer holiday in June 2008. During this period, they begin to know and understand each other mutually and slowly.
Who directed On the Way to School?
On the Way to School was directed by Orhan Eskikoy, Ozgur Dogan.
Who stars in On the Way to School?
The principal cast of On the Way to School includes Emre Aydin, Rojda Huz, Vehip Huz, Zulkuf Huz.
When was On the Way to School released and how long is it?
On the Way to School was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.