In the far north of Pakistan lies Chitral, a region famous for its stunning landscapes and timeless charm. But for those who venture beyond its beaten path, a secret awaits: Ayun Valley, the heart of Chitral and a living tapestry of history, culture and natural beauty. Reaching Ayun is an adventure in itself. An eight-hour … Read more
What is a place if it is not on the map? What are people if they are not recognized? Felipe Holguin Caro’s La Suprema asks these questions in an intimate drama set in a remote Caribbean town in Colombia. La Suprema is not on any map and its Afro-Colombian population feels similarly erased. Modest in … Read more
Just six months after Russia invaded Ukraine, on a balmy September evening in eastern Germany, I ran into Mykhailo Mudryk shortly after midnight. It was September 2022 and Mudryk was then an emerging talent for Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk. He scored and was the team’s main attacking threat in a shock 4–1 victory for Shakhtar … Read more