CINEMA / TURKEY

Interview With The Talented Turkish-Pomak Film director Zeynep Merve Uygun

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The young, promising Turkish director Zeynep Merve Uygun, using animation, tells us stories from daily life, shining a fresh and unflinching light on sometimes uncomfortable subjects, with humour and complete honesty. In this interview, we discussed her films In-Out, Zigzag, The Secret and Kaykilma. We are looking forward to seeing more of her work.

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EDUCATION

Manos y Trazos: 300 Pages of Inclusive Education

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Manos y trazos is a comprehensive pre-writing drill book designed for the preparatory and first stages of the literacy process that take place at the third level of Preschool Education. Its target is left-handed and right- handed children from the age of 5.

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BIOGRAPHY / HISTORY

From a Swiss farm to a palace in Constantinople: the extraordinary life of Elisabeth Tschumi.

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Months passed, walks and outings followed one after another and then came the day when Ahmet Tevfik asked Elisabeth Tschumi for her hand. She happily accepted the marriage proposal, however, aware of Muslim traditions, made him promise that she would remain his one and only wife. Ahmet Tevfik agreed, but he too had a request.

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ART / LITERATURE

THE ANCIENT ART OF STORYTELLING

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We watch films and TV, we listen to radio, we talk to each other, so why not listen to stories? A good storyteller can bring old wonder tales and myths to life in a way that provides great enjoyment.

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ART

The passion of a Swiss Painter – Christian Schmid

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Christian Schmid likes the interaction between the materials, colours and shapes. It’s like how our life is affected by diverse influences. Different layers overlap and give a three dimensional effect.

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HEALTH / WELL-BEING

A Touch of Shiatsu – An Oriental Approach to Bodywork and Well-being

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Shiatsu is a Japanese bodywork, based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is performed through loose clothing at ground level, on a mat or futon.

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ART

Painting: Silence & Correspondence

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“As Virginia Woolf said, words cannot explain all ideas, we have to use the ones that are available to us. Thus, I must explain that I refer to another kind of silence; my Silence is full of music, literature and images.”

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