22/11/2010 - 

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