Gespräch

-For the first time in the history of the post-war Federal Republic, parties that challenge or even reject the liberal democratic system could take control of several federal states or at least co-govern. The rise of these parties affects fundamental aspects of identity, worldviews and values and is based on a number of particular grievances, fears and resentments.

A white line across the Berlin Wall. An art action that ended with an arrest in 1986.

In the 1970s, Iranian Zahra is studying medicine at the University of Bucharest. There she forms a deep friendship with her fellow student Maria. When the Iranian revolution overthrows the Shah in 1979, Zahra returnes to her country in the hope of political change. She and Maria continue to write each other letters.