The book constitutes an autobiographical narrative that explores the experience of intersecting identities and cultural entrapment, through the lens of migration and the quest for belonging. Through personal testimonies, it reveals the sociopolitical mechanisms of categorization, stigmatization, and the construction of national and cultural otherness within the Greek, Albanian, Cypriot, and broader European contexts. The […]
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A Short Border Handbook
Border Handbook offers a concise yet critical reflection on the multifaceted nature of borders—geopolitical, cultural, and symbolic. It interrogates how borders are constructed, experienced, and contested, drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives such as political geography, migration studies, and critical theory. The text provides tools for understanding borders not only as physical demarcations but as dynamic processes […]
“Platonos Academy” (2009) Philippos Tsitos
The film explores themes of national identity and otherness through the life of a Greek small shop owner in the neighborhood of Plato’s Academy in Athens. His worldview is disrupted when he discovers his Albanian origin, challenging his prejudices and perceptions of belonging. Combining humor, realism, and social critique, the film addresses nationalism, racism, and […]
Archive of Albanian Migration
The Albanian immigrant experience in Greece has often been overlooked, leaving a significant gap in the narrative of Greek social history. Despite their pivotal role in reshaping Greek society, the voices and cultural contributions of the Albanian community remain marginalized. ASKI (the Contemporary Social History Archives) seeks to address this oversight by establishing a dedicated […]
“Otherwise we progress”: school experience and social paths of students of migrant origin
This study employs life narrative methodology to explore the experiences of two female and one male student of Albanian origin. Through in-depth interviews, it examines how participants reconstruct their school and academic trajectories, focusing on aspects such as the content of school knowledge, teaching practices, management of diversity, and the role of family background. The […]
Digital storytelling as a means of expressing experiential stories of migration and adaptation in Greece “the case of women of Albanian origin
This study explores the use of digital storytelling as a tool for expressing and documenting lived experiences of migration and adaptation in Greek society, focusing on women of Albanian origin. Through qualitative research, the narratives of these women are analyzed, highlighting the challenges, adaptation strategies, and identity formation processes they undergo. The study emphasizes the […]
Foreign students from Albania in the school community
This dissertation explores the educational experiences and social integration of students of Albanian origin within the Greek school community. Through qualitative research, the study analyzes the challenges these students face, their adaptation strategies, and the role of the school in their integration process. Particular emphasis is placed on the impact of bilingualism, multiculturalism, and intercultural […]
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Unimaginable Dreams
Written and directed by Marzia Jamili, a Hazara refugee now living in Sweden, Unimaginable Dreams is an auto-ethnographic essay film that traces Marzia’s last days in Athens, Greece. Blending documentary and fiction, Marzia casts her best friends to recreate magically real versions of her dearest memories of Athens as she delivers a cutting address to […]
Ilirida Musaraj
Ilirida Musaraj – Born in Albania and lives in Greece […]