Directing in Times of Dissonance

In this in-depth discussion, Berlin-based directors Karim Aïnouz (Motel Destino) and Burhan Qurbani (No Beast. So Fierce.) explore the ways in which filmmakers can engage with the world around them, taking into consideration the current socio-political climate and its influence on their creative work. An examination of the power of cinematic storytelling, the role of format and genre, and the joy of blending cultural codes without appropriation, including insights into the details, nuances and materials that inspire their narratives.