Journey of Hope 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Director
- Xavier Koller
- Networks
- Channel Four Films, Eurimages, Condor Films
- Where to Stream
- The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player
What is Journey of Hope?
Journey of Hope is a drama film released in 1990 that was directed by Xavier Koller. The film is also known by its German title Reise der Hoffnung and its Turkish title Umuda yolculuk, and it was a nominee for the best foreign-language film of the 1990 Oscars.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 28, 1990
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- France, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Channel Four Films, Eurimages, Condor Films
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 39 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Channel Four Films, Eurimages, Condor Films
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Journey of Hope is a drama film released in 1990 that was directed by Xavier Koller. The film is also known by its German title Reise der Hoffnung and its Turkish title Umuda yolculuk, and it was a nominee for the best foreign-language film of the 1990 Oscars. The story follows an Alevi rural family from a village in eastern Turkey who attempt to illegally emigrate to Switzerland, a country they know only from a postcard, after hearing tales of the economic success of Turks living there. Haydar is inspired by these stories and convinces his wife Meryem that they must make the journey. To pay for passage for two, he sells their livestock and small plot of land. He plans to leave their seven children in the care of the eldest child and his parents, though his father advises him to take one son to be educated in Europe.
Should you watch it?
“A Turkish family risks everything to pursue the promise of a better life in Switzerland.”
- It provides a poignant look at the human cost of illegal migration.
- The film offers a compelling narrative about the pursuit of economic stability.
- It features an authentic portrayal of an Alevi family from rural Turkey.
- The subject matter is heavy and deals with the difficult realities of displacement.
Watch it if you appreciate serious, socially conscious dramas that explore the complexities of the immigrant experience.
This film maintains a somber, realistic tone with a steady, deliberate pace appropriate for mature audiences.
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Is Journey of Hope worth watching?
The film is a critically recognized drama that was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.
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What is the film about?
It tells the story of an Alevi family from eastern Turkey attempting to illegally migrate to Switzerland in search of economic opportunity.
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