Reading in three languages: Love in the shadow of the dark flags
8. June a 19:00 - 21:30
Literature appointment in June 2026
A moving story about love, hope and survival in times of war and destruction
In his novel Love in the shadow of the dark flags says the German-Kurdish author Halim Youssefa story that will leave no one untouched.
Through the central love story of Rodi and Perwin, the hope and influence of love in times of death and destruction are beautifully portrayed - until reality emerges in a cruel way. Told from three different perspectives, this novel not only provides a powerful insight into the horrors of war, but also illustrates the remaining hope of people and the strength of women in moments of hopelessness.
Yekmal e.V., Initiative E‑dit Plus, Kulturhaus Walle Brodelpott & Subject publishing house as part of the Literature Weeks for Diversity
Reading: Hassim Youssef (Kurdish, Arabic) and Daniel Zaidan (German)
Moderation: Hamdiye Ertaş
Monday, June 8, 2026, 7 p.m
Walle Brodelpott Cultural Center, Schleswiger Str. 4, 28219 Bremen
