The Unwanted
Originally released in 1999. The Unwanted is a documentary film. directed by Adela Peeva. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
It is a film about one of the ethnic cleansing in the Balkan Peninsula, which took place in in Bulgaria. The consequences of it are lasting till now. In the mid 80-ies the Bulgarian communist authorities started to forcefully change the Turkish names of about one million ethnic Turks into Bulgarian ones, in an attempt to resolve the ethnic problems that had been piled up for years. The film tells the stories about three women and their divided families. Each of them experienced in her own way this tragedy.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BG
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Unwanted about?
It is a film about one of the ethnic cleansing in the Balkan Peninsula, which took place in in Bulgaria. The consequences of it are lasting till now. In the mid 80-ies the Bulgarian communist autho...
Who directed The Unwanted?
The Unwanted was directed by Adela Peeva.
How long is The Unwanted?
The Unwanted has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was The Unwanted released?
The Unwanted was released on September 1, 1999 in theaters.