A Garden of Dust
This weekend, an important opening took place in Brussels. At Villa Canapé, art, nature, and nostalgia came together. The exhibition, which began with the idea that gardens don’t have to look like paintings, emphasized the spontaneity of nature and the traces of time in living spaces. The garden of Villa Canapé is not just a place; […]
The straight story
We recently received the news of the passing of the legend of Turkish arabesque music, Ferdi Tayfur. Right in those days, his song Stop the World was playing in my head, as I was fed up with the occupation, massacre, rape, cunningness around me and a system that tried to normalize these and those at the […]
100 Years of Solitude
One Hundred Years of Solitude.. I read this book by Gabriel García Márquez many years ago. When I read it, I felt like I was in a magical world. What I remember is an old woman who is blind but moves around the house as if she can see every point, and the one that […]
Cinema Europa: ‘Deze films moeten Europeanen zien om migratie beter te begrijpen’
Introduction of Cinema Europa film screenings on BRUZZ radio with Cinemaximiliaan general coordinator Annabelle Van Nieuwenhuyse. Detailed news and program video can be found via this link.
Moments from a day with Yüksel
Short biographical documentary of Yüksel Çilingir by Okkie Van Diemen as part of RITCS (Royal Institute for Theatre, Cinema and Sound ) assignment.
Those Who Made Foreign Lands Their Homeland
Contributed an essay to the collection published in Turkish to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first Turkish migration from Turkey to Belgium.
Migratie Draagt Literatuur
Contributed three poems to the collection published in Turkish and Dutch to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first Turkish migration from Turkey to Belgium.
Sultan’s Crown
Short film, 2022, 15′ Synopsis: Oğuz Koç, 57, is a craftsman who makes felt. He visits his childhood home and follows the traces of his memories. It is a ritual to say goodbye to his deceased mother, a way to free her soul, and a way to integrate himself with today. He collects material that […]
