The Rhythm of Small Things

My role: Director, Camera, Editor Independent documentary film surrounding rituals and routines of the lives of six refugee women living in Athens, that on one hand reflect their personal moments, memories, traditions, dreams and truths and on the other have become acts of self-care and gestures of emotional balance. Since, for different reasons, there is a tendency to overlook the “sacred” and empowering functions routine might have in our lives, this piece of work aims to serve as an incentive for thought and mindfulness and a catalyst for introspection, and offer space for familiarity not only with other communities but also with ourselves. This is not a feminist project Residency 2018/2019 was organised in collaboration with Victoria Square Project and Melissa Network, as part of the programme Transfer International 2018, and supported by NRW KULTURsekretariat and the Ministry of Culture and Science of the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Director, Camera & Editor: Jana Kölmel 2nd Camera: Vasia Ntoulia Interpretation: Christina Simeonidi, Daphne Moretton Translation/Subtitling: Shahnaz Nassery, Sophia Charalampous, Deemah I Omari Project and production management: Vasia Ntoulia Project curation and communication: Mare Spanoudaki Project coordination: Dimitra Maragkaki Participants: Farahnaz Ahmadi, Roqaya Mohammadi, Fatima Sedaghat, Asma Alheder, Fatima, Euphemille Yenowilsoni