About this submission

"Inner Rhythm" delves into the world of oriental dance, shedding light on an often misunderstood art form shaped by stereotypes and clichés. I chose this story to showcase the complexity of oriental dance – from its erotic structure to its significance as a serious performing art. Through personal insights, critical reflections, and live dance sequences accompanied by musicians, the film challenges common prejudices.

Derya Satir

Creator

Derya was born in Istanbul and moved to Vienna in 2019 to study Theater, Film, and Media at the University of Vienna. During her studies, she worked as an assistant director, videographer, and music arranger on various film and theater productions. Her first short film, Under the Debris, received several nominations and awards in the experimental documentary category. Most recently, she worked as the assistant to the director for Nathalie Borgers on the documentary film Scars of a Putsch that premiered at the Berlinale 2025. She is currently studying editing at the Film Academy Vienna.