Aysun Bademsoy's observational documentaries create a special perspective. Her sense for people and situations creates safe spaces and a trustful environment. People tell their stories and share experiences and emotions. Bademsoy's films are very personal, however, at the same time explicitly political, since she deliberately focuses her work on the topic of Turkish German migration. In the four films that are part of this long-term observation, she accelerates and stretches time and draws connections between past and present.
Surprisingly, Bademsoy was never included in the canon of directors engaging in long-term documentaries. While the works of other artists are widely known, this female and migrant perspective has been (deliberately?) ignored. On the 30th anniversary of “Mädchen am Ball“, all four films are now available in digital form, offering us the opportunity to take a closer look. (Sarah Adam)
“Mädchen am Ball“ is the first part of a four-part series.
The opening film is the Kassel short film “Komma kicken! Krasse Fußballtricks und coole Sportreporterinnen auf dem Mädchenspektakel 2023”
Is soccer just for boys?
We don't think so! In
this video, girls talk about their experiences playing soccer and why the sport
is for everyone.
1995, Berlin-Kreuzberg. The BSC Agrispor is the only Turkish female soccer team in Europe. The players Safiye, Nalan, Nazan, Türkan, and Arzu are not only faced with athletic challenges, but they must also think about their future careers and personal lives. In their conversations with the filmmaker, they are reflecting on finding a balance between tradition and ambition, about identity and belonging. With her sensible way of observing, Aysun Bademsoy gives us insight into the Turkish German migration experiences of a young generation.
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