Diplomatic relations have linked Germany and the Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan for 30 years. But what has happened culturally during this time? How do young artists from these countries deal with their own traditions, their own history and processes of change? And what prospects do they see for themselves and their homeland in the future?

At FUTURE NOW, young artists address the traditions of their home countries in a forward-looking way and enter into a dialogue with young German artists.

Tue 11/12
At 20:00

Opening Concert
FUTURE NOW – Central Asia

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

What does nature sound like?

Wed 11/13
At 20:00

Change in Programme: On the Edge (2018)
Film Screening and Talk

Kazakhstan

Conflict-ridden youth drama

Thu 11/14
At 20:00

Istarin / Inslisce (2022)
Film Screening and Talk

Turkmenistan

Turkmen Time Travel

Mon 11/18
At 20:00

Shambala (2021)
Film Screening and Talk

Kyrgyzstan

Myth vs. Reality

Tue 11/19
At 20:00

Fortune (2022)
Film Screening and Talk

Tajikistan

Komsomol, KGB – and the big luck?

Wed 11/20
At 20:00

Sunday (2023)
Film Screening and Talk

Uzbekistan

Sheep, Matches and a Generational Conflict