Fragments of the World

Fragments: On Beethoven, Joy, and Defying Fate

The pandemic is celebrating its second birthday, Austria is in chaos over movement restrictions for the unvaccinated, and this profile is at risk of sliding into the territory of a curated Instagram timeline. That said, since we’re already talking about Vienna and a country that has always mass-produced, let’s say, […]

Istanbul, Turska

Gypsy in Istanbul

The spectacular illusion hides the community divided between ‘us’ and ‘them’. No-go zones of the poor were suppressed by the no-go zones of the rich. All in the name of ”modern age”. And Roma, where are they today?

Beirut, caramel and women

Caramel was directed by Nadine Labaki from Lebanon. She dedicated the movie to women and their everyday life in Beirut. The plot is presented through the lives and dreams of employees and customers of a local beauty salon. A movie about women, female friendship and warmth of human relationships below the chaos and clashes.