Filmavond: Takva, A Man’s Fear of God

Zo./Su. 8 april 2012: Film night, 20uur: Takva: A Man’s Fear of God (Özer Kiziltan, Turkey, 2006, 96′). English subtitles.

Humble and introvert Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of a prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the most severe Islamic doctrines.He extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the leader of a rich and powerful Istanbul religious group and he offers him an administrative post as a rent collector for their numerous properties. Muharrem’s new job throws him into the modern outside world he has successfully avoided for so long. He soon witnesses conflict attitude toward alcohol consumption and goodwill.He notices that he himself has become proud, domineering and even dishonest.To make matters worse, Muharrem’s inner peace is unnerved by the tormenting image of seductive woman who tempts him in his dreams,both night and day.With the balance of his devotion now upset,his fear of God begins to eat away at his senses.

Film night at Joe’s Garage, nice, warm and cozy cinema! Doors open at 20:00, film starts at 20:15, free entrance. You want to play a movie, let us know: joe [at] squat [dot] net

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Devrim Arabalari / Revolution Cars

Zo. 22 Mei 2011, Filmavond, 21uur, Revolution Cars (Devrim Arabalari, Turkey, 2008, 115′). 1960 military coup leader has a bold project of Turkish car brand. Internal and socio-cultural relations of technical engineer society and politics.

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Benefit Party, Info Night for Migrant Solidarity Network in Turkey

Migrant_Solidarity_Network_TurkeyThursday October 14th 2010, Voku, Benefit Party, Info Night for Migrant Solidarity Network in Turkey

Migrant Solidarity Network in Turkey is formed earlier this year with the motivation to bring migrants and issues around corrupted migration politics of Turkey visible to the public. For now, their main focus is the deportation centers in Istanbul. They have been organizing actions in front of the deportation centers and communicate with people inside.

During the benefit party/info night, a guest from migrant solidarity network will give info about the situation. There will be voku starting from 19hrs; video screening and more will follow. Food is vegan, 3€ or donation. No reservation

Gocmen Dayanisma Agi / Migrant Solidarity Network http://gocmendayanisma.org/

Turkse film avond: Lola and Bilidikid (1999 – Atif Yilmaz)

Lola_and_BilidikidWed 24.10.2007 – Lola and Bilidikid (1999), Dir: E.Kutlug Ataman. Turkish / German with English Sub.

17-year old Murat from Turkey, living in Berlin, Germany, slowly discovers his homosexuality. His older brother Osman, head of the family since the father’s death, wants him to finally lose his virginity (in a heterosexual manner) and thus causes Murat to run away. In a bar, Murat meets Lola, who has some things to tell about him. He also meets Bilidikid, Lolas man, who thinks that Murat might have thrown an eye on Lola. But the truth about Lola, Murat and his family is far worse that anyone could have expected.
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Provoking documentaries, movies off the beaten mainstream path and other material you probably wont be able to see outside of film festivals and similar special events… Please note: This is not a bar evening or kitchen evening. If you want to eat or drink, please come on the days assigned to those activities. There’s no food, and drinks can be ordered before and after the film only.

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Info-Night: ‘Antimilitarist and Conscientious Objectors’ Movement in Turkey

Fri 27.04.2007 – “Every Turkish man is born, so they say, a soldier. Fortunately, there are those who refuse to be one, even though Turkey does not recognize the right to conscientious objection. This event sets out to discuss the current situation of conscientious objection movement in Turkey from a historical and socio-political perspective.

After a short introduction about militarism in Turkey, two antimilitarists who have been actively involved in the movement, will talk about the Turkish military structure, the conscription and legal procedure concerning the objectors, the development of the movement since the 1990s, as well as the representation of the refusers in the media. After briefly comparing the Turkish case to those of the Israeli, Spanish and Latin American ones, we would like to discuss strategies for supporting the conscientious objectors from abroad. The evening will finish with a video screening of recent actions and an open debate.”