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Culture Special

Art with a developmental connection - compiled for you by the D+C editorial team.

Development in culture

Every summer, the D+C/E+Z editorial team presents books, music, films and other pieces of art that we appreciate and would like to recommend. The oeuvres are tackling issues of developmental relevance, and we would be pleased if our recommendations inspired you to read, watch or listen to them. 

Content

    Recent Articles

    New contributions to our culture section

    Every summer there is new content here - but it's also worth taking a look at older reviews, as we usually cover timeless works.

    A story is always part of the currents of its time

    The novel “Desertion” by Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah is set in Zanzibar. It is a tale of resistance to social and cultural norms and of the power of love, interwoven in historical, political and cultural contexts. This is the eighth item in this year's culture special with reviews of artists' works with developmental relevance.

    Books

    Novels, non-fiction, autobiographies and more reading material related to development.

    A story is always part of the currents of its time

    The novel “Desertion” by Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah is set in Zanzibar. It is a tale of resistance to social and cultural norms and of the power of love, interwoven in historical, political and cultural contexts. This is the eighth item in this year's culture special with reviews of artists' works with developmental relevance.

    Films

    Documentaries, Hollywood blockbusters, indie films, series and much more to watch with a development connection.

    Justice for victims of rape

    The Oscar-nominated documentary “To Kill a Tiger” tells the story of a father and daughter in India pursing justice after the girl is raped. Their fight involves defying the patriarchal structures of society and the justice system. This is the fifth item in this year's culture special with reviews of artists' works with developmental relevance.

    Music

    Artists and groups from Africa, Asia and Latin America whose history and music are linked to development politics.

    The desert alliance

    Tamikrest combines the music of the Tuareg with elements of western rock music. The band chooses guitars over guns to fight for the cause of a community that has been oppressed in the Sahara for decades. This is the seventh item in this year's culture special with reviews of artists' works with developmental relevance.

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