Court is in session at “Hayat Habibi*s” – headed by those who for centuries have been accused in racist narratives of a penchant for criminality: the Roma.
Time for us to press charges! In cooperation with the Schaworalle educational centre, theatre maker and Roma activist Simonida Selimović stages a trial modelled on the Roma justice system (Romani Kris), as practised in many European countries. On a podium on the Zeil, across from Frankfurt’s Higher Regional Court, they bring to trial the discriminatory violence that is hardly ever addressed by law enforcement.
Complainants raise their voices, witnesses testify, musicians perform. Finally, judgement is pronounced – by wise Krisnitori, members of the Roma community, who regard the situation based on a wealth of life experience. Their task is to restore lost balance.
