Where Are the Women?
vonMaharaja, a Tamil revenge film addressing gender-based violence, explores paternal love, and defies hegemonic masculinity. But where are the women in the story?
In English
Laughter Across the Ages
vonA modern twist on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream blends classic comedy, sharp wit, and playful absurdity, making it both timeless and hilariously fresh.
Hungry for More Worlds
vonEliza Clark’s She’s Always Hungry blends bizarre worlds with unsettling truths, using powerful storytelling to explore societal implications.
Lost Ladies Finding Voices
vonA stirring movie on feminist empowerment in the villages of India, where the movement is humorously sparked by patriarchy making a mistake.
JAMming with Words
vonThe 38th Literature Seminar by the British Council features readings by Camilla Grudova, Sarah Bernstein, K Patrick, Eliza Clark, and Eley Williams.
Spread the JAM
vonFrom November 14–16, the British Council’s 38th Literature Seminar in Berlin hosted panel discussions and workshops with Granta’s »Best of Young British Novelists«.
The Story of the Duchess: Lucrezia, the Tigress
vonMaggie O’Farrell’s historical fiction, The Marriage Portrait, narrates the life and fate of Lucrezia de’ Medici.
Love and Resilience
vonThe novel It Ends With Us explores love, resilience, and the complexities of relationships, highlighting the strength needed to overcome life’s most painful challenges.
Cutting Hate Off and Stitching the Scar with Love
vonKnife is a brilliantly written first-person autobiography with the metaphor of what it means for Rushdie to live between love and hate.
Gold Without Glitter
vonUsing the names of characters to create intrigue does not work because they appear only in short-clip like scenes, therefore denying likeability.