

The Universal Language
The Universal Language is a new documentary from Academy Award-nominated director Sam Green (The Weather Underground). This 30-minute film traces the history of Esperanto, an artificial language that was created in the late 1800s by a Polish eye doctor who believed that if everyone in the world spoke a common tongue, humanity could overcome racism and war. Fittingly, the word “Esperanto” means “one who hopes.” During the early 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people around the world spoke Esperanto and believed in its ideals. Today, surprisingly, a vibrant Esperanto movement still exists. In this first-ever documentary about Esperanto, Green creates a portrait of the language and those who speak it today that is at once humorous, poignant, stirring, and ultimately hopeful.
TMDB
6.0/10
1 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $100K
- Box office
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- Language
- English
- language barrier
- language
- language and communication
- native language
- international communication
- language history
Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereFull Frame Film Festival16 Apr 2011
- TheatricalHot Springs Documentary Film Festival10 Oct 2011
- TheatricalHawaii Film Festival27 Oct 2011
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Universal Language released?
- The Universal Language was released on 10 October 2011.
- Where can I watch The Universal Language online?
- No verified streaming availability is listed for The Universal Language right now. Check back soon.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Universal Language?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Universal Language is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Universal Language?
- The Universal Language holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed The Universal Language?
- The Universal Language (2011) was directed by Sam Green.
- How long is The Universal Language?
- The Universal Language runs for 31m.












