„ is a poignant book that captivates from the very beginning. Sheyda’s profound opening statement, that she was born into captivity, adds a deeper meaning to the story, emphasizing her sense of unfreedom and the struggles that accompany her throughout her life. The novel showcases Sheyda’s birthday on April 1, 1979, the same day the Islamic Republic of Iran was
It is my first art exhibition opening of the year. And it will be my last. The lockdown is back again – this time in a „light“ version. It is supposed to be a calories reduced alternative to the full shutdown in March. It is for the second time that we have to renounce exhibitions, cinemas or theatres, meeting with
For all who are interested in deep insights into Iranian day-to-day life should take a look at Ramit Navi’s book: „City of lies. Love, Sex and death in Teheran“, an interesting and complex reading. Eight stories portrait the city and the people living in it. The narrations result from interviews being taken by the author with the corresponding protagonists –