Crushed by prejudices: Hazal's escape into the unknown
Crushed by prejudices: Hazal's escape into the unknown
hazal dreams of a new beginning, trapped in the constant search for an apprenticeship. Any application that you send is overshadowed by prejudices. Instead of opportunities, society keeps feeling it that it does not belong. The most important day of her life, her 18th birthday, she is planning an evening in the hottest club in Berlin with her best friends. The anticipation is tangible, but the way there is characterized by disappointments.
When they stand in front of the club, happiness turns over again. The bouncer dismisses them and Hazal is confronted with the reality that their origin and appearance exclude them from the party society. The feeling of rejection is painful and speaks volumes about the challenges and prejudices with which many young people in Germany are faced.
The escape to Istanbul
According to this humiliating experience, Hazal is at the end of her strength. On the way home she experiences an unwanted harassment by an intrusive student, which makes the already tense Situation escalate. In a moment of despair and courage, she makes a radical decision: it flees to Istanbul, a new city, an unknown country. There she has to find her survival herself without anyone having the way or offers support.Hazal's journey is more than just a physical replacement from her home. It symbolizes the inner desire for self -discovery and belonging that many young people feel. In the heart of the event there is the question: What does it really mean to be part of it, and what hurdles have to be overcome in order to find its place in the world?
The film "Ellbogen" directed by Aslı Özarslan offers a haunting view of the challenges with which young women are faced. With a runtime of 91 minutes, he aims to take up deeper social issues and to encourage the audience to think. The topic is of urgency, especially in the context of discrimination and identity crises that can be experienced in different areas of life.
The story of Hazal is a story about courage, determination and the incessant urge to realize its dreams despite all the adversity. By traveling into the metropolis of Istanbul, she opens up new possibilities and perspectives for which she is ready to fight. Your journey is therefore also a symbolic representation of the endeavor to find your own voice in the world.
With an age rating of 16 years, “Ellbogen” achieves a young audience that could be inspired by Hazal's experiences to recognize and address their own challenges. The film contents invite you to reflect and are an urgent call to solidarity among peers who often find themselves in similar situations.
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