In the film La Haine, the Parisian suburbs are burning – the world of the outcasts and socially disadvantaged – and the violence escalates. Will this also happen in Germany? We have set the story in the world of the Sinti and Roma in Germany – a minority that, according to recent studies, is rejected by the majority of Germans. What social and political dynamite does the ongoing marginalisation of Sinti and Roma hold – especially in times of Pegida, the abuse of asylum seekers by security forces in North Rhine-Westphalia and the attacks on Charlie Hebdo? Three Roma and five Sinti tell the story of the film and, in scenic breaks, also of their own personal experiences, their values and dreams for the future. Where do I belong? What is the difference between Sinti and Germans? How can I respect the values and traditions of both cultures and belong in both worlds?
These questions are also the questions of today’s young people from the minority. The Sinti and Roma find themselves caught between a great desire for participation and the simultaneous preservation of their own culture. This inner conflict is compounded by the real threat from outside.
In a playful and musical way, deeply rooted prejudices against this minority are exposed and attempts are made to dispel them.
