Šta ima, gastarbajteri!? Kurzfilmprogramm von Kuratorin Borjana Gaković, präsentiert von balkaNet

In the organizer's words:

16:00 - 18.00 | ShortFilmProgram : "Šta Ima, Gastarbajteri!?"

Admission: by donation

This film series sheds light on the experiences of Yugoslav guest workers in Germany. Documentaries will be presented that delve deep into the stories of labor migration and identity:

Three short films by Želimir Žilnik:

NEZAPOSLENI LJUDI / UNEMPLOYED / DIE ARBEITSLOSENEN (YU 1968) (8 min, b/w)

INVENTORY - METZSTRAßE 11 / INVENTORY (FRG 1975) (9 min, color)

ABSCHIED / FAREWELL (BRD 1975) (9 min, color)

TÖCHTERTERZWEIER WELTEN / DAUGHTERS OF TWO WORLDS (D 1990) (61 min, color)

a documentary film by Serap Berrakkarasu

After the screening, there will be a discussion with the film scholar and curator of this program, Borjana Gaković, to talk about the political and social implications of these films and to draw parallels to today's migration movements.

The screening will take place as part of the balkaNet Ming(R)a Lounge. Afterwards it's worth staying for the DJ and live music program! Further information at www.balkanet.de

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Šta Ima!? Ništa! Festival 2024

For 26 years, the association balkaNet e.V. has stood for a lively representation and social platform for lovers of (Southeast) European music, culture and art in Munich. Since April 2021, we have been organizing the cultural-intellectual meeting every fourth Saturday of the month in the Glockenbachwerkstatt: the balkaNet Ming(R)a Lounge. This event brings together a diverse audience to celebrate the rich traditions and contemporary influences of the region. (More information at www.balkanet.de)

The Šta Ima! Festival was first launched in 2014 by the Munich City Library and the Munich Adult Education Center, curated by Balkanet e.V. board members Asmir Šabić and Iris Špringer. In 2024, the festival will be proudly revived to present a series of events exploring the cultural identity and history of Southeast Europe through literature, art and music.

A prominent feature of the program of the Šta Ima! Ništa! Festival is the multimedia music performance "YUDéJàVu", which will premiere on November 7 and 8, 2024 at the Münchner Kammerspiele. In this performance, the audience will be taken on a musical journey through the socio-cultural history of the former Yugoslavia. Central themes such as war, identity and migration take center stage. Interactive and immersive elements create a profound reflection on cultural identity in a fragmented world.

Another thematic focus of YUDéJàVu and the festival as a whole is the contrast between Yugoslavia as a utopia of modern art and the rise of right-wing extremism. These themes will be addressed in a variety of artistic ways, offering the audience a differentiated approach to historical and current issues.

The main venue will be the balkaNet Ming(R)a Lounge in the Glockenbachwerkstatt, supplemented by events in the Bellevue di Monaco, the Kammerspiele and the Fat Cat in the Gasteig.

Our aim is to promote artistic and socio-cultural exchange, not only within the Southeast European community, but throughout Munich. By curating a program that offers new perspectives and networking opportunities, we contribute to the diversity of the city and enrich Munich's cultural landscape.

The events from October to December 2024 are funded by the Cultural Department of the LHS Munich & "Hinter ins Land" (VPBy, Bavarian State Ministry of Art and Science)