Hundreds of thousands embraced Esperanto in the early 20th century, driven by the vision of its creator, Ludwik Zamenhof, for a common language.
Synopsis
Hundreds of thousands embraced Esperanto in the early 20th century, driven by the vision of its creator, Ludwik Zamenhof, for a common language.
Synopsis
Ludwik Zamenhof, a Polish eye doctor, created Esperanto in the late 1800s to promote global communication. The Universal Language recounts the history of Esperanto and its early adoption by hundreds of thousands in the 20th century. Through archival footage and interviews with current Esperantists, the film illustrates the ongoing movement surrounding the language. Directed by Sam Green, it won the Juried Best Short Documentary award at the 2012 Ashland Independent Film Festival. The film runs for 31 minutes and features English and Esperanto dialogue.
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Why Watch
- See archival footage of Esperanto's early days.
- Meet contemporary Esperantists sharing their experiences.
- Find out about the goals of the Esperanto movement.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Sam Green and released in 2011.
- It won the Juried Best Short Documentary award in 2012.
- The documentary has a duration of 31 minutes.
- The production country of the film is the United States of America.
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Who directed The Universal Language?
The Universal Language was directed by Sam Green.
What award did The Universal Language win?
It won the 2012 Ashland Independent Film Festival award for Juried Best Short Documentary.
What is the duration of The Universal Language?
The duration of The Universal Language is 31 minutes.
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