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82 minPGdocumentary

Synopsis

Every year, a Kurdish family travels from Gaziantep to Ankara to work as seasonal laborers on the land, facing the challenges of migrant farm life.

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Why Watch

  • Follow a Kurdish family's seasonal work in Turkey.
  • Meet the eldest son who falls in love amid labor.
  • See the realities of migrant farmworkers in Anatolia.

Did You Know

  • The film features a Kurdish family from Gaziantep working near Ankara.
  • Kazım Öz directed the film, which was released in 2014.
  • The film has a runtime of 82 minutes.

Perfect For

Kurdish culture enthusiastsMigrant labor studiesTurkish cinema fans
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What year was the documentary 'Once Upon a Time' released?

Once Upon a Time was released in 2014.

Who directed the documentary 'Once Upon a Time'?

The documentary was directed by Kazım Öz.

How long is the documentary 'Once Upon a Time'?

The duration of the documentary is 82 minutes.

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