Alphabet of Hope (2003)
documentary
A mountainous area on the border between Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey with a history marked by religious conflict. However, the Bulgarians, Turks and Roma living here have established unwritten rules of understanding in their life together. Until the last day of school, the camera follows the path of children from two families - Bulgarian and Turkish. Under extremely difficult conditions, they travel 140 kilometres every day to the only school not closed for the sixteen villages in the area, where Bulgarian, Turkish and Roma children study together.
Director: Stephan Komandarev
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Cinematography: Anton Bakarski
Language: български език, Türkçe
Original Language: bg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alphabet of Hope about?
- A mountainous area on the border between Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey with a history marked by religious conflict. However, the Bulgarians, Turks and Roma living here have established unwritten rules of understanding in their life together. Until the last day of school, the camera follows the path of children from two families - Bulgarian and Turkish. Under extremely difficult conditions, they travel 140 kilometres every day to the only school not closed for the sixteen villages in the area, where Bulgarian, Turkish and Roma children study together.
- Who directed Alphabet of Hope?
- Alphabet of Hope was directed by Stephan Komandarev.
- How long is Alphabet of Hope?
- Alphabet of Hope has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Alphabet of Hope?
- Alphabet of Hope is a Documentary film.