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Event
Iki Dil Bir Bavul / On the Way to School - Turkfest Movie Night
2009, 81 min., Color
Turkish, Kurdish with English subtitles
Directed by Orhan Eskikoy & Ozgur Dogan
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 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 in 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.
Festivals & Awards:
21st Ankara International Film Festival â" Mahmut Tali Ongoren Special Award
15th The Festival on Wheels â" Silver Bull Award
15th London Turkish Film Festival â" Audience Award
Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival â" Best First Film Prize
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LocationMOHAI (Museum of History & Industry)
2700 24th Ave. E
Seattle, WA 98112
United States
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