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activism fictionalising narratives film & photography first person world views8. April 20218. April 2021

schwarz – a personal approach to contemporary black Germany

When George Floyd’s murder re-ignited Black Lives Matter protests in the U.S. and around the world in May 2020, I was living in my mother’s house in Nuremberg, Germany, for the first time in five years. I felt lost and without a community to experience and welcome this moment in all its pain and possibility.…

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activism fictionalising narratives film & photography world views14. March 20218. April 2021

Womxn Doing It For Themselves: Cuntview With Nes

In this episode of Womxn Doing It For Themselves, we sat down with filmmaker Sarang Nes. She told us about her short documentary Cuntview, filming a naked vulva in a vulva shaped church, and shared an alternative feminist interpretation of Eve & Adam’s life in Paradise. About the film: Even though cunt is understood to…

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activism fictionalising narratives film & photography18. August 201928. December 2019

COVER ART: Re-imagining Effortlessness

Hadeel  My redefining of effortless fashion comes after years of mimicking outfits and being frustrated by a closet that was not comfortable, flattering or fun. What’s been renowned as effortless was in fact just an ill fitting pile of clothes that looked so much better online — and usually a lot less see through.  Effortless…

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fictionalising narratives film & photography poetry10. September 201828. December 2019

Gabriele: Mars and Venus

Who am I? Who am I to myself and who am I to others? Does their opinion mold and influence who I am? A few questions that have crossed and constantly cross my mind. Well, I am a son, a brother, a student, a lover and more, but who is really me? I’ve struggled, like many…

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fictionalising narratives film & photography31. July 201827. December 2019

Muskizism – An Emotion Picture of Egypt

“Muskizism” is a poem by Amuna Wagner about her experiences living in Egypt for a year. The poem was turned into a short film using footage she captured while observing her environment with the help of her dear friend Ahmed Doola. It is presented and produced by kandaka.blog and edited by Hannah Wolny.

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fictionalising narratives film & photography14. May 201823. August 2019

I Don’t Care For Ticking Your Boxes

i am magic tricks within magic within magic none have figured out rupi kaur  The fourth video of our “I don’t care” series Directed by Amuna Wagner and Hannah Wolny Filmed and edited by Hannah Wolny Text by Véronique Belinga Song: Shining by Beatz Hub

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fictionalising narratives film & photography31. December 201723. August 2019

Selflove

This video is our latest and so far biggest project. We spent our summer in London where we met these incredible women who allowed us to share some of their private moments and thoughts with you. Kandaka wishes you a good start into 2018, may your resolution be to keep loving yourself and taking care…

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fictionalising narratives film & photography first person world views14. December 201723. August 2019

COVER ART Has No Gender

  How do you view yourself? I see myself as a perfect mix between masculine and feminine as I am always playing with both genders, not only in pictures but in every aspect of my life. People often call me a fag, attempting to put me in the box of the hyper feminine gay man,…

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fictionalising narratives film & photography4. December 201723. August 2019

BODIES: Melanie

Trina is a photographer who was raised in the wilderness of British Columbia, Canada. Here is what photography means to her: “My sister and I were forced to be creative to entertain ourselves and in doing so I discovered my fiercest passion: Photography. I’m honestly not sure how to live without taking photos. Photography is…

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fictionalising narratives film & photography4. October 201723. August 2019

I Don’t Care If You Don’t Like My Hair

The second video of our “I Don’t Care” series. Filmed and edited by Hannah Wolny Idea by Amuna Wagner and Hannah Wolny Text by Amuna Wagner Song: Kenny Segal – Procrastination Check out our vimeo channel.

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fictionalising narratives film & photography first person27. September 201723. August 2019

BODIES: Censored Women

Where to begin… last year my life completely changed. I shot my first set of nude self portraits in my friend’s bedroom and posted them online for the world to see. After receiving more likes, comments and shares then I had ever gotten on a photograph before I felt uplifted, inspired, liberated and confident. It…

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fictionalising narratives film & photography20. September 201723. August 2019

I Don’t Care If You Don’t Like My Face

Follow Kandaka on Vimeo. Filmed and edited by Hannah Wolny Idea by Amuna Wagner and Hannah Wolny Text by Valia Katsi Song: staRo – Milk

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fictionalising narratives film & photography poetry17. September 201727. December 2019

Balance

Words by Amuna Wagner Photos and Edit by Hannah Wolny  

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fictionalising narratives film & photography poetry22. August 201723. August 2019

SISTERHOOD: Naked

Photos by Hannah Wolny Words by Amuna Wagner Edit by Hannah Wolny and Amuna Wagner Models: Veronique Belinga and Amuna Wagner

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film & photography world views18. August 201728. December 2019

Feeling At Home With Strangers – Afropunk London

Listen to the Afropunk mixtape while looking at the photos and reading the text. Photos by Hannah Wolny Words by Amuna Wagner Home is supposed to be a safe space. It is also supposed to be wherever our loved ones are, where we feel comfortable to show and celebrate our true selves because everyone around…

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