"A charming, politically charged, and deeply personal statement": Beautiful things to come
The Maxim Gorki Theater in Mitte is set to stage the thought-provoking play, "Unser Deutschlandmärchen," on Oct 6. Directed by Hakan Savaş Mican, this production tells the story of Taner Şahintürk, a terminally-ill protagonist who will not live to see his child born.
"Unser Deutschlandmärchen" presents a poignant exploration of what could have been a different path. The film delves into the pathos of Taner's life, marked by errors during Turkey's dirty war against leftists and Kurds, which is portrayed through his favorite music.
The story revolves around Taner and his child, Dinçer, who is the result of an accidental relationship with the mother. The play takes a political turn, opening up into discussions and events that challenge the audience to reflect on their own responsibility.
The production combines musical elements and choreography to create a powerful narrative, with Taner, Merve Akyıldız, Peer Neuman, Emre Aksızoğlu, and Şahintürk performing moving music. One of the musical pieces, Alles wird schön sein., is a chamber quartet in the film, which is a part of Mican's "Unser Deutschlandmärchen."
Despite not being able to teach the child Turkish, Taner wants to leave something for him. The performance includes German with English surtitles, ensuring that the story's nuances are not lost on the audience.
The Maxim Gorki Theater, located at Am Festungsgraben 2, Mitte, promises an engaging and thought-provoking evening. The play explores themes of identity, immigrant experience, and the tension between personal dreams and societal realities, asking the question: How will "everything be beautiful" for future generations if the audience does not take action?
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Movies-and-tv and entertainment intersect as "Unser Deutschlandmärchen," a thought-provoking play set to premiere at the Maxim Gorki Theater on Oct 6, delves into themes of identity, immigrant experience, and the tension between personal dreams and societal realities. The production, directed by Hakan Savaş Mican, combines musical elements and choreography to create a powerful narrative, with Taner Şahintürk's poignant story serving as a cautionary tale that asks the audience to reflect on their own responsibility.
