Almanci Girl – How I Taught Myself to Be German
How can she be so German?
‘Imitation of a German’ – that’s what Tülin’s mother calls herself, even after more than fifty years in Germany. Tülin, born in Neukölln, Berlin, has been grappling with similar questions ever since childhood: How German can – or must – I be? There are no true answers in this search for identity. For Tülin, it’s a constant balancing act: In Germany, she’s the Berlin-based second-generation migrant; in Turkey, she’s the Almanci girl. With humour and a keen insight into human nature, Tülin describes the moments that have shaped her, strengthened her or even wounded her, sharpening her eye for personality, idiosyncrasy and cliché. Her job as a civil servant (how very German!) completes the picture: As a comedian, Tülin transforms stereotypes into flesh-and-blood characters, enthralling her audiences on Instagram as well as on stage.
- A powerful, humorous exploration of identity between cultures
- A rising comedic voice who brings stereotypes to life – and dismantles them
Tülin Sezgin
Tülin Sezgin, born in Neukölln, Berlin, is a woman of many talents: Originally trained in hotel management, she has also worked as as event manager and occasionally as a flight attendant. She studied Public Administration and has worked in the civil service. In 2023, she left her job to work as a comedian.
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