The annual Literaturdistrikt Festival in Essen will celebrate its 20th anniversary in cooperation with PACT on an evening that also marks the finale of the transdisciplinary symposium IMPACT24. Literaturdistrikt acknowledges the diversity of individual forms of expression and encourages not only creative collaborations but also interactions in a pluralistic and diverse society. PACT will be screening the documentary ›Crossing the Bridge – The Sound of Istanbul‹ by Fatih Akin, which was remastered in 2024. Afterwards there will be a concert with the band Ayyuka. 18 h Fatih Akin ›Crossing the Bridge – The Sound of Istanbul‹ Documentary Film (German with English subtitles) 20:30 h Ayyuka Concert