Wladimir Kaminer

Stories that open our eyes to the unknown sides of our homeland. When Germans seek the special and exotic, they travel to distant countries. Yet, they only need to look over the fence or turn around the corner to make the most incredible discoveries. For right in the middle of Germany, one can find liquid gold, join in strange dances, or witness a coronation. It is astonishing what secret world comes to light when one approaches the Germans with such loving patience and friendly curiosity, as Wladimir Kaminer does. And because he also has a special sense of humor, he observes just as much that is amusing as that is astonishing. His stories about the secret life of Germans open our eyes to completely unknown aspects of the land and its people.