Muri, confini, appartenenze e già che ci siamo: Ius soli
For millions of Russians, the invasion of Ukraine presented something of an identity crisis. Previously only identifying with one place for their entire lives while seeing themselves as part of a wider world, being Russian is now something to be ashamed of. While the Russian state should certainly be condemned, it’s often blameless individuals who feel the brunt of negative associations and blanket government actions. For example, the Russian-Tajik superstar and activist Manizha, who represented Russia at Eurovision 2021, finds herself stuck between the country that welcomed her as a child during the Tajik civil war and being currently hindered in her work for human rights. Standing Between Two Walls, directed by DN Alum Director Dasha Guschina, captures this paradox excellently, using movements pulled from everyday life to capture... (continua)
«Nessuna posizione in classifica, nessun premio potrà mai influenzare la mia posizione. La mia priorità, quella che avevo prima dell'Eurovision, rimarrà anche dopo: dire la verità, essere onesta con il pubblico, incoraggiare alla creatività che può ispirare le persone al cambiamento e alla felicità».
Manizha, 29 anni, è la cantante di origine tagika (ma anche regista e direttrice della fotografia dei suoi video musicali) che ha rappresentato la Russia all'Eurovision Song Contest di quest'anno, e che ha scatenato la polemica per la sua vivace esibizione al festival musicale internazionale. «Russian Woman», la sua canzone, ricorda alle donne russe, con un testo che è un mix di russo e inglese, che sono «abbastanza forti» da «non aver paura» e da poter «abbattere il muro». Ma il testo della sua canzone non è passato inosservato fra i conservatori. Il Comitato investigativo russo ha ricevuto... (continua)
Мне 30, и кажется, ответ только один:
«Самое большое преступление человека – потерять человека в себе».
Я буду служить собственной музыке. Я буду бороться за человечность. И я не хочу бояться.
Ringraziandovi di avermi fatto scoprire Manizha vi mando altri suoi brani a tema diritti umani
Today, each one of us is a soldier. Each has their own fight – for life, for truth, for freedom, for safety.
While writing this song at 19, I was naive asking: “What should people do to stop fighting against each other?”
I am 30 now. And it seems that we not only failed this mission, but keep destroying something that could stop the conflicts: seeing humanity in each other.
I will be a soldier of my own music. I will serve for humanity. And I don’t want to be afraid.
Manizha, the last musician to represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest, has released a defiant anti-war track titled 'Gun'.
'Gun', a reworking of a decade-old track, was released last month and will feature on her upcoming EP 'Hope', set to be released on Sept. 4. The song calls for peace in Ukraine, Russia, Israel, and Palestine. Speaking to Reuters from Moscow, Manizha said the song's main idea is to create peace.
For millions of Russians, the invasion of Ukraine presented something of an identity crisis. Previously only identifying with one place for their entire lives while seeing themselves as part of a wider world, being Russian is now something to be ashamed of. While the Russian state should certainly be condemned, it’s often blameless individuals who feel the brunt of negative associations and blanket government actions. For example, the Russian-Tajik superstar and activist Manizha, who represented Russia at Eurovision 2021, finds herself stuck between the country that welcomed her as a child during the Tajik civil war and being currently hindered in her work for human rights. Standing Between Two Walls, directed by DN Alum Director Dasha Guschina, captures this paradox excellently, using movements pulled from everyday life to capture... (continua)