The Edge of Heaven and the Cultural Transformations in Modern Europe
Film: Auf der anderen Seite/Yasamin Kiyisinda/The Edge of Heaven (Fatih Akin, 2007, 116 minutes)
Readings; World Cinema, Ch. 9: Transnational formations; “Turkish Cinema and the New Europe: At the Edge of Heaven” (Deniz Batrakdar)
Notes/Lecture: Turkish Cinema and Europe lecture, The Edge of Heaven analysis
The Edge of Heaven - Reflecting on Identity, Migration, and Cultural Transformations
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The Edge of Heaven - Reflecting on Identity, Migration, and Cultural Transformations
The current film, "The Edge of Heaven," and the corresponding reading, "Cultural Transformations in Modern Europe," thoroughly examine several subjects about identity, migration, and the complex processes involved in cultural transition. Both of these mediums present engaging storylines and give significant perspectives on the changing social dynamics of present-day Europe (Akin, 2007). This reflective analysis aims to establish a connection between the film and reading materials, emphasizing their core arguments, the relevant social and cultural issues they address, and their alignment with the overarching themes of the course.
Central Arguments and Interconnections
The Edge of Heaven" and "Cultural Transformations in Modern Europe" argue that migration significantly influences individuals and society. The film and an academic study show how migration transforms contemporary Europe. "The Edge of Heaven" presents folks from Turkey and Germany, where the video shows how people struggle to redefine their cultural identities and adapt to new societies via migration (Bayrakdar, 2009). This compelling story suggests that migration involves a personal metamorphosis and reevaluating an individual's societal status. Each character's trip is distinct, yet the film shows how they relate,