Violence has many faces and characterises in different ways the lives of far too many (young) people. Take Burak, for example. He is a boy from Hagen. A son and brother. A German and a Kurd. Victim and perpetrator. Aggressor and peacemaker. After Burak had to experience domestic violence at a young age, the issue continues to haunt him as an adolescent. In response to physical and psychological violence caused by racist discrimination from teachers and classmates, Burak himself becomes a perpetrator. When he is brutally beaten up by the Grey Wolves after a demonstration and only the intervention of a policewoman can prevent a tragedy, he manages to escape the spiral of violence.

Besides Burak, other young people also shared their stories with us. Together with dance students from the Folkwang University of the Arts, drama students and members of the LUTZ ensemble, the LUTZ team and WestDeutsche Tanztheater are developing a movement theatre performance based on true stories that aim to draw attention, move people and show ways out.

Excerpt from the jury's statement:

“Dance, theatre, comics and video installations merge into a complete artwork that captivates the audience and shows possibilities for self-reflection."