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On the Way to School

DocumentaryDrama

2008, Movie, 1h 21min

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 about 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 into 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.

Country: Turkey

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"On the Way to School" is a poignant documentary that follows a Turkish teacher's journey as he navigates a remote Kurdish village, tasked with teaching Turkish to children who don't speak the language. The teacher faces a difficult challenge as he struggles to communicate with his students, who are also grappling with their own cultural identity. Despite the obstacles, the teacher and the children slowly begin to understand each other, fostering a deepening connection that transcends language barriers. Set against the backdrop of a single school year, this powerful film offers a moving portrayal of isolation, understanding, and the transformative power of education.

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On the Way to School is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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