Tales from the Dairy Diaspora (2018)

Kars Gravyer, Gruyère cheese looks like Swiss Emmentaler. But it is much more than that. Based on a recipe that traveled more than a hundred years ago with Swiss migrants to Eastern Anatolia, it gained its own taste and story in the local circumstances. This story is traced through observing routines of Gravyer Production, historical letters and a failed industrial venture.

Director: Özgür Atlagan, Onur Gökmen, Vera Ryser
Runtime: 19 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tales from the Dairy Diaspora about?
Kars Gravyer, Gruyère cheese looks like Swiss Emmentaler. But it is much more than that. Based on a recipe that traveled more than a hundred years ago with Swiss migrants to Eastern Anatolia, it gained its own taste and story in the local circumstances. This story is traced through observing routines of Gravyer Production, historical letters and a failed industrial venture.
Who directed Tales from the Dairy Diaspora?
Tales from the Dairy Diaspora was directed by Özgür Atlagan, Onur Gökmen, Vera Ryser.
How long is Tales from the Dairy Diaspora?
Tales from the Dairy Diaspora has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).