Tag Archives: migration
Mouthpieces for Turkish Interests
Recently leaders of Turkish decent around Europe have been enticed to join in all-expense paid events in Istanbul. These events were organized by the Turkish government and led by the conservative-religious Justice and Development (AKP) party with a wide array … Continue reading
Traveling to Germany ‘breaks down prejudices’
This article states that vacationing in Germany has significantly increased recently, and with this, German stereotypes of “cold and impatient” people have been proven false. It attributes the recent influx of tourism to the cheap cost of hotels and the … Continue reading
Sahara Chronicles – Screening and Discussion with Ursula Biemann, Feb 23, 3:30-5:30 pm
“Sahara Chronicle (2006-2007) is a collection of short videos documenting the present sub-Saharan exodus towards Europe. The piece examines the politics of mobility and containment which lies at the heart of the current global geopolitics and takes a close look … Continue reading
Report Backs Teaching Of Islam at German Universities
This article discusses a German advisory council’s recommendation that centers for Islamic studies be set up at universities throughout the country. The Council also recommended that Muslim authorities be given the power to choose who teaches these courses. Despite Germany’s … Continue reading
Traurige Lieder – Söhne Mannheims
This song characterizes exactly how dramatic the racial tensions are within Germany. Söhne Mannheims is a multiethnic band from Germany, made up of fourteen friends who have all been involved in the music scene and are actively involved in political … Continue reading
“Nur nicht auffallen” von Claudia Keller, Der Tagesspiegel, 1.2.2010
The article describes the life of the Martinez family, a family that lives illegally in Berlin and the challenges they face to keep their status from the authorities. They live a relatively normal middle class life but beneath the surface … Continue reading
Music Video “(Ich bin ein) Ausländer” by Alpa Gun
This music video “(Ich bin ein) Auslaender” by Alpa Gun, a German rapper with Turkish origin (www.wikipedia.org), depicts the integrations problem of immigrants, particularly the children and grandchildren of the Post-World War II generation. These people were often born in … Continue reading
More people seeking asylum in Germany
In 2009 Germany saw an increase in asylum seekers, most from war-torn Afghanistan. Though this number is up 25% from 2008, the number of people seeking asylum in Germany is quite low compared to previous decades. In the 1990’s, the … Continue reading
Precarious Work Patterns in Lower Saxony
Migazin online: 38 Prozent der Ausländer sind atypisch beschäftigt October 29, 2009 As of October 2009, job security in Lower Saxony has drastically decreased. Increasingly, workers are forced to search for precarious positions in limited work, part-time jobs, menial jobs, … Continue reading
“Tear Down This Wall!”: Internet Art Circumventing Censorship and Unveiling Secret Prisons
Internet Artists Mathias Jud and Christoph Wachter Thursday, November 19, 4 pm UC Berkeley, 142 Dwinelle Hall Moderator: Deniz Göktürk (German and Film Studies) Focusing on walls on a global scale, internet artists Christoph Wachter and Mathias Jud will talk … Continue reading
Refugee Camp in France Closed
Spiegel Article: “Französische Polizei räumt Flüchtlingslager am Ärmelkanal“
Gegen die Wand (Head-On)
With actors Birol Unel, Sibel Kekilli, Catrin Striebeck, Guven Kirac; available on DVD in the US and Germany Rezension von Julia Schroeder: Der Film “Gegen die Wand” von Fatih Akins ist eine dramatische und brutale Tragikomödie und gleichzeitig eine zärtliche Liebesgeschichte … Continue reading
Geboren in Absurdistan (Born in Absurdistan)
With actors Julia Stemberger; Karl Markovics, Meltem Cumbul, Ahmet Ugurlu, Josef Hader; available on DVD Summary: In the hospital the new-born babies of an Austrian couple and a Turkish family of immigrant workers are mixed up and go home with … Continue reading
Am Rand der Städte (On the Outskirts)
Zwischen den größeren türkischen Küstenstädten, am Rande der Durchfahrtsstraßen im Süden, sind in den letzten Jahren Siedlungen entstanden, deren Struktur und Aussehen für die Türkei völlig neu sind. Große Wohnblöcke sind kreisförmig um eine Art Park herumgebaut, in dem sich … Continue reading
100 pour cent Arabica (100% Arabica)
Produced by Mahmoud Zemmouri With actors Khaled, Cheb Mami, Mouss, Najim Laouariga, Fard Fedjer, Youssef Diawara, Patrice Thibaud, Mohamed Camara available on DVD in the US and France Set in a rent-controlled Paris suburb populated entirely by North Africans, this … Continue reading
