Auf der anderen Seite/Yasamin Kiyisinda/The Edge of Heaven
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
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Central Arguments and Their Interconnections
In "The Edge of Heaven," the central argument surrounding human relationships and the impact of globalization and migration is exemplified through the interconnected lives of its characters. For example, the character Nejat embarks on a journey from Germany to Istanbul in search of Ayten, the daughter of a Turkish prostitute, thus highlighting the global nature of migration (Akin et al., 2007). His interactions with various characters in Istanbul, including Lotte, showcase the universal themes of empathy and understanding that transcend cultural boundaries. Similarly, Ayten's quest for political asylum in Germany underscores the global dimension of her story, shedding light on the complexities of international relations and the consequences of migration. The film effectively uses these scenarios to emphasize the interconnectedness of our globalized world and the importance of cross-cultural understanding, which aligns with the film's central argument.
Society, Culture, Politics, and History Issues
The films vividly shed light on various social, cultural, political, and historical issues, offering specific examples that make the connections tangible. European cinema has transformed significantly, evolving from its conventional approach rooted in multiculturalism to a more transnational and globalized perspective (Deshpande & Mazaj, 2018). This shift challenges the traditional
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