The Lion and the Gazelle
Nor Sunnies nor Shiites, heterodox Muslims of nomadic origins and mystical traditions: Turkish Alevis are estimated at around 10-15 millions against a total population of 70 millions. Enthusiastic supporters of Atatürk laicism, always seen with suspicion by the central authorities and the majority of the population. "The Lion and the Gazelle", a documentary film by OBC
Directed by: Fabio Salomoni, Davide Sighele
Camera: Elvan Kıvılcım
Sound: Elvan Kıvılcım
Editing: Davide Sighele
Sound post-production: Carlo Dall'Asta
Music: fattoriadelvento; Aşik Mahzuni Şerif, Hűsnű Kızılgöz
Production: Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso (ITA 2009) 30* PAL-OBC MMIX-2
Languages: Turkish
Subtitles: ITA; ENG; TURK
Translations: Fazıla Mat, Mariavincenza Mattivi, Fabio Salomoni
Extra: Cem, the cerimony of the Alevis
Photos: Andrea Rossini
Graphics: Andrea Pandini
Info: segreteria@balcanicaucaso.org