German Films by Turkish Immigrants

Young Turks - festival of German films

Goethe Institute Max Mueller Bhavan brings a festival of films "Young Turks" in collaboration with LACEfilms from 24th to 27th November 2005. Eight films made by Turkish third generation immigrants in Germany will be shown.

As it called 'cinema of métissage' in the German film scene, filmmakers from immigrant families created a cinematic genre 'between cultures'. Directors like Fatih Akin, Thomas Arslan or Aysun Bademsoy started out from their own experiences as immigrants of the third generation. Besides, they were able to move between various cinematic traditions in terms of form and content. Thus, they tell stories about alienation, about the yearning for freedom and for a homeland, but also about the oppression that exists even in the culture of those who are oppressed.

The strength of these filmmakers lie in the tremendous diversity of subjects and styles in their work. Apart from the biographical connection, they are united in their rejection of positive and negative stereotypes, in their avoidance of black-and-white reductionism, and last but not least in a feel for the grotesque sides of cultural clashes. With this series of films, the Goethe-Institut brings together some of the short films, documentaries and feature films that have contributed to establishing Turkish-German cinema as a strong and innovative force in Germany.

For schedule of the films and synopses visit: http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/bag/ver/flm/en892461.htm Entry is through passes. Free passes are available at Max Mueller Bhavan.
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