A community of workers with learning disabilities produces a variety of organic breads daily for delivery to shops and cafés in Edinburgh.
Synopsis
A community of workers with learning disabilities produces a variety of organic breads daily for delivery to shops and cafés in Edinburgh.
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Synopsis
At Garvald Bakery in Edinburgh, workers with learning disabilities create organic breads for local shops and cafés. The bakery operates within a center inspired by Rudolf Steiner's ideas. It provides a space for these individuals to engage in meaningful work and express their creativity. Directed by Yasmin Fedda, the 11-minute film captures the daily operations and interactions among the staff. The documentary received the Best Short Scottish Documentary award at the 61st Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2007.
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Why Watch
- Meet the workers at Garvald Bakery in Edinburgh.
- Find out about organic bread-making by people with learning disabilities.
- See the impact of Rudolf Steiner's ideas on community work.
Did You Know
- The film won Best Short Scottish Documentary at the 61st Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2007.
- It received a nomination for Best Short Film at BAFTA Scotland in 2007.
- The documentary was awarded Best Short Documentary at the Middle East International Film Festival in 2008.
- The Garvald Bakery produces a variety of organic breads for daily delivery.
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Who directed the documentary Breadmakers?
Breadmakers was directed by Yasmin Fedda.
What is the Garvald Bakery known for?
The Garvald Bakery is known for employing a community of workers with learning disabilities to make organic breads for delivery in Edinburgh.
What awards did Breadmakers win?
Breadmakers won Best Short Scottish Documentary at the 61st Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2007 and Best Short Documentary at the Middle East International Film Festival in 2008.
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