Katja Oskamp: Reading in the cinema church - insights into her world!

Katja Oskamp: Reading in the cinema church - insights into her world!

After an inspiring hike in the Harz Mountains that took her over 200 kilometers, the writer Katja Oskamp has returned and is brimming with creative ideas. In an interview with the SVZ She explains how she still feels a bit worn out after her vacation and is busy thinking about writing. A special project that she has been pursuing recently is a text about a Baltic Sea tour with her father, which took place on the elderly man's 80th birthday. The memory of the hikes through Brandenburg and Mecklenburg, her childhood places, had a strong emotional impact on her.

Creative writing has always been an outlet for Oskamp to capture her feelings and thoughts. The Leipzig native, who was born in 1970, worked as a dramaturg at the Volkstheater Rostock in the 90s and had already published three books before she decided to train as a podiatrist. Her highly acclaimed book “Marzahn, mon amour,” which consists of portraits of the people she met during her work, also dates from this time. The book, published in 2022 and telling the stories of the residents of Marzahn, not only attracted widespread attention, but was also awarded the prestigious Dublin Literary Award 2023. Over 180,000 copies were sold worldwide, and even a film adaptation was the result of these reports. The UFA discovered the moving stories and completed a series in 2020, from which Oskamp initially acted as an advisor but then withdrew.

Insights into “The Penultimate Woman”

Now the author is devoting herself to a new topic: In her current book “The Penultimate Woman” she examines great love between the ages of 30 and 50. This shows that in this work Oskamp also provides a deep insight into interpersonal relationships and the realities of life. She particularly appreciates the honesty and directness of the people, especially in Marzahn. The stories are not just individual texts, but unfold into a comprehensive portrait of the community that focuses on the everyday lives and dignity of ordinary people, giving readers an authentic look at their challenges.

Readers must mark June 21st in their calendars, because then Oskamp will appear at a reading in the Wittenborn Cinema Church. Literature enthusiasts should definitely not miss this opportunity to listen to their creative energy and life-affirming stories.

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