Jubilee evening to mark the 20th anniversary of the Literaturdistrikt Festival
- As part of IMPACT24
- Film Screening Music
- Sat 09.11.24 18 h
Tickets for film and concert / for the whole evening from €20
TicketsThe annual Literaturdistrikt Festival in Essen will celebrate its 20th anniversary in cooperation with PACT on an evening that also marks the finale of the transdisciplinary symposium IMPACT24. Literaturdistrikt acknowledges the diversity of individual forms of expression and encourages not only creative collaborations but also interactions in a pluralistic and diverse society.
PACT will be screening the documentary ›Crossing the Bridge – The Sound of Istanbul‹ by Fatih Akin, which was remastered in 2024. Afterwards there will be a concert with the Turkish artist Gaye Su Akyol.
18 h
Fatih Akin
›Crossing the Bridge – The Sound of Istanbul‹
Documentary Film (German with English subtitles)
In his groundbreaking, newly restored documentary film, award-winning film director Fatih Akin takes us on an enchanting musical journey through Istanbul: German musician Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubauten) and his mobile recording studio set off to capture the musical diversity of this vibrant metropolis on the banks of the Bosporus and chart a sweeping portrait of Turkish music. In doing so, he discovers its extensive range - from electronic music to rock and hip-hop to classical arabesque. Using intimate interviews, lively street performances and personal encounters, the film weaves a story that celebrates the fusion of different musical traditions. The film is an invitation to experience the transcendental beauty of music and its universal, unifying power.
20:30 h
Gaye Su Akyol
Concert
Turkish artist Gaye Su Akyol from Istanbul uses her music to fight against convention and for freedom of expression; she also plays an important role in the Turkish LGBTQI+ community. Musically, Akyol combines traditional influences from Anatolian folk music with modern elements of rock, grunge and pop. Her music transcends social and cultural boundaries and is striking in its demonstration of how powerful the interplay of different styles can be.
