1+8
“One Plus Eight”
Synopsis
1+8 is a film about Turkey’s unique position between West and East and her relationship to her eight very distinct and diverse neighbors. 1+8 is filmed close up on border towns of Turkey with Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Nakhchivan/Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Syria and the Kurds who are scattered amongst the many without a homeland, exploring what connects and separates the people on both sides. The film showcases through intimate portraits, personal accounts and cinematographic tropes, Turkey’s eight borderlands revealing the political and cultural dynamics of life on those frontiers. The contemplation of all eight neighboring countries reveals the complexity and importance of Turkey’s geo-political position between West and East, Europe and Asia, the European Union and the Middle East.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angelika Brudniak, Cynthia Madansky
- Original Title
- 1+8
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Georgian, Greek, Kurdish, Persian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angelika Brudniak, Cynthia Madansky
Department Leadership Roster
Angelika Brudniak
Director
Cynthia Madansky
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 1+8.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1+8
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What is 1+8 about?
1+8 is a film about Turkey’s unique position between West and East and her relationship to her eight very distinct and diverse neighbors. 1+8 is filmed close up on border towns of Turkey with Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Nakhchivan/Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Syria and the Kurds who are scattered amongst the many without a homeland, exploring what connects and separates the people on both sides. The film showcases through intimate portraits, personal accounts and cinematographic tropes, Turkey’s eight borderlands revealing the political and cultural dynamics of life on those frontiers. The contemplation of all eight neighboring countries reveals the complexity and importance of Turkey’s geo-political position between West and East, Europe and Asia, the European Union and the Middle East.
Who directed 1+8?
1+8 was directed by Angelika Brudniak, Cynthia Madansky.
Who stars in 1+8?
The principal cast of 1+8 includes Not specified.
When was 1+8 released and how long is it?
1+8 was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.