Colours of the Alphabet
“Does the future have to be in English?”
Synopsis
It is estimated that 40% of the world’s population lack the opportunity to be educated in their own language. In Colours of the Alphabet we get an insight into the challenges this poses as we follow a group of first graders in Zambia – a country with 72 local languages where education is primarily offered in English.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Glasgow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alastair Cole
- Original Score
- Victoria Wijeratne
- Original Title
- Colours of the Alphabet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Tongue Tied Films, Lansdowne Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alastair Cole
Victoria Wijeratne
Nick Gibbon, Colin Monie
Nick Higgins, Alastair Cole
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Higgins
Producer
Nick Gibbon
Editor
Colin Monie
Editor
Alastair Cole
Director
Alastair Cole
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Colours of the Alphabet about?
It is estimated that 40% of the world’s population lack the opportunity to be educated in their own language. In Colours of the Alphabet we get an insight into the challenges this poses as we follow a group of first graders in Zambia – a country with 72 local languages where education is primarily offered in English.
Who directed Colours of the Alphabet?
Colours of the Alphabet was directed by Alastair Cole.
Who stars in Colours of the Alphabet?
The principal cast of Colours of the Alphabet includes Not specified.
When was Colours of the Alphabet released and how long is it?
Colours of the Alphabet was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Colours of the Alphabet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Colours of the Alphabet was composed by Victoria Wijeratne.