As part of the "German Pop and Pittsburgh N'at: Cool Culture, Crass Cultivation and Cosmopolitan Connections"
Documentary, 96 min, Germany 2022
Directed by Cem Kaya
Cem Kaya's energetic documentary from 2022 won numerous prizes, including the prestigious Grimme Prize. The film brings a different perspective on pop culture in Germany by telling the story of the pop musical contributions of Germany's largest migrant group. Sixty years of migration history is shown through the lively music scene in the Turkish German community.
What was at first music from Anatolia became a unique form in Germany, showing the power of pop form to build and blend new communities. Filled with good music, video clips, and lively interviews, every screening of the film builds a new fan base.