Criticism of capitalism

Topic: Criticism of capitalism

Poster advertising the Riahi brothers' "Everyday Rebellion" project (photo: W-film/Golden Girls Filmproduktion)

Interview with filmmaker Arash T. Riahi

"Non-violent revolutions are not a hippie fantasy"

With "Everyday Rebellion", Iranian-born filmmakers Arash and Arman T. Riahi have created a multimedia project that celebrates civil disobedience and connects peaceful forms of protest in Islamic countries and around the globe. Nahid Fallahi spoke to Arash T. Riahi about the filmMore

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Ibrahim El Batout's film "El Ott"

"We sell people, we sell souls"

Ibrahim El Batout's new film "El Ott" is both shocking and disturbing. The gangster epic documents the harsh reality of life in Cairo's slums and tells of the trafficking of organs and humans in the Egyptian capital. By Sofian Philip NaceurMore

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The sign for the Kazova shop and cultural centre, Istanbul (photo: Ekrem Guzeldere)

Istanbul's Kazova textile co-operative

Fighting on alone

Kazova, a textile firm that began production in 1947 but went out of business in January 2013, is about to re-open as a workers' co-operative. The 11 men and women who want to relaunch Kazova following the conclusion of the legal proceedings relating to the closure of the factory have a motto: "production without a boss". They were inspired by the spirit of Gezi. By Ekrem GuzeldereMore

"Open Forums" in Turkey: New forms of participation Turkey a year after the Gezi protests: The dream is over Interview with Turkish composer Tolga Yayalar: Inspired by the sound of Gezi Culture in Turkey before and after Gezi: The end of Cool Istanbul

A demonstrator kicks a tear gas canister back to riot police during an anti-government protest in Ankara on 31 May 2014 (photo: Reuters)

Turkey a year after the Gezi protests

The dream is over

The lack of mass protests against Erdogan's policies on the first anniversary of last summer's demonstrations in Taksim Square and Gezi Park highlights the lack of unity within the Gezi movement and the continuing crackdown on civil society activists and organisations in Turkey. By Luise Sammann in IstanbulMore

Culture in Turkey before and after Gezi: The end of Cool Istanbul "Open Forums" in Turkey: New Forms of Participation Interview with Turkish theologian Ihsan Eliacik: The Koran and social justice

The Egyptian writer and feminist Nawal El Saadawi (photo: Arian Fariborz)

Interview with Nawal El Saadawi

"They don't want any really courageous people!"

The spirited Egyptian author and feminist Nawal El Saadawi is not afraid of castigating the hypocrisy of the political system and the continued violations of women's rights in her country. Arian Fariborz spoke to her in CairoMore

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Bandista in concert at the SO36 in Berlin (photo: Ceyda Nurtsch)

The Turkish music collective Bandista

"Every resistance movement has its own voice"

The music collective Bandista combines ska, dub and ethno sounds with a left-wing political message. With their catchy melodies and rhythms, they have become an essential part of street protests in Turkey. By Ceyda NurtschMore

The Piano Man of Taksim Square: Playing for Peace The Turkish Oriental Dub Band "Baba Zula": Music from the Fringes with a Rebellious Soul Culture in Turkey before and after Gezi: The end of Cool Istanbul Qantara dossier: Musical worlds

The Indonesian writer Andrea Hirata poses with the German translation of his book "The Rainbow Troops" (photo: picture-alliance/dpa)

Andrea Hirata's novel "The Rainbow Troops"

One novel; two very different versions

Andrea Hirata's novel "The Rainbow Troops" is the first Indonesian novel to become an international bestseller. Interestingly, the version available outside Indonesia is very different to the one familiar to Indonesian readers. Bettina David explores whyMore

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The Djihard in Kuta/Bali (photo: DW/ D.Ossami)

Indonesia's New Anarchists

Eager to Lose Their Innocence

Insurrectionary anarchists, with international connections, nihilist values and a penchant for arson, are moving to fill the vacuum on the left. By Dominic BergerMore

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Topic: Criticism of capitalism

Interview with filmmaker Arash T. Riahi

Ibrahim El Batout's film "El Ott"

Istanbul's Kazova textile co-operative

Turkey a year after the Gezi protests

Interview with Nawal El Saadawi

The Turkish music collective Bandista

Andrea Hirata's novel "The Rainbow Troops"

Indonesia's New Anarchists

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