032 Enter Sister, Slovenias glamorous entrants to this years Eurovision Song Contest. Theyve got it all racy outfits, glamorous lipstick, catty attitudes. And (testosterone ?, hairy backs,?) theyre men.
In the conservative Balkan nation, the infamous transvestite pop group has been causing an uproar. And Sister arent going to take it lying down.
0`59 Slovenians want to label everything thats hetero-, thats homo, thats I dont know what were all people, and we make music with love, thats the key, with heart
1`21 But will the Sisters capture the hearts of the Jury in Estonia?
1`47 Finally the quiet Estonians have their scandal. In Laibach the papers are full of the gay-trio, here in Piran you can hear about little else.
Its a quiet, old-fashioned country. No misery/poverty/squalor, no scandal. Slovenia is the immutable rock of the Balkans since the 10 day war a decade ago.
Slovenians are hoping Sesame will open in 2004 entry to the EU. Provided, of course, they meet the economic criteria. With entry to the EU, the self-confident Slovenians expect corresponding behaviour.
2`18 OT Janez Potocnik, Europaminister
Were entering an important phase. Slovenia and Cyprus are ahead of the other ten candidates for EU membership. What we really want is parity with all of the existing EU countries. No better, but no worse. We need a true perspective. (?)
2`43 With such a perspective (prospects) (hmm) Laibach will be able to serve the EU. The status quo, however, isnt enough to compete in the global market. The word is, Slovenia needs more overseas capital. And Laibach will have to bend itself to the EU mandated seven year transition period for labour forces. No quick route in for Slovenia then.
The possibility of Brussels dictating policy in Slovenian affairs doesnt sit pretty with many politicians. The Slovenians are traditionally allergic to any kind of outside meddling.
3`16 OT Zmago Jelincic, Nationalpartei
Weve got nothing against the Sisters entry into the Song Contest. We do, however, have a problem if the Human Rights Commission sticks its nose in and demands clarification from us, when on the other hand abortion is outlawed in Ireland. No-one interferes there.
3`43 Laibachs alternative scene. In the ground of an old army barracks a network of municipal sub-culture has evolved. They were all too young to play any part in the upheavals of 1991. The revolution happened without them. Theres nothing for them here, the outsiders (kids from outside) who desperately want to be Europeans. No-ones apathetic here, consumer-orientated. I have to be successful, earn money, have fun. This pressure leads most to want to escape.
4`16 OT Igor Luksic, Politologe
Slovenia is undoubtedly well-prepared for the EU, though the dispute over the Song Contest shows we have to concentrate more on fringe groups. Here in Slovenia we have never had the opportunity to learn to live with different types of people. There are old die-hard thought patterns among our people, as there always have been. When other ethnicities come to Slovenia, how will we react? Also, we are awaiting a confrontation with our fringe groups.
4`55 Strangers in their own land. Todays youth in Slovenia are suffering an identity crisis. They are shaken, confused. They live in a modern state, but a state still with a lot of small-mindedness. (One extradites oneself, defends against hostility.) Slovenia is far from the liberal models of the nightlife of London, Paris or Amsterdam. The young folk of the country hope the entry of the Sisters is the start of a rethink.
5`32 OT Katja
The Sisters and the bizarre controversy surrounding their entry. If their show provokes debate in Slovenia about minorities, fringe groups and advantage, then theyve achieved a lot. More, perhaps, than with a victory at Eurovision.
Bericht: Alexander Steinbach
Kamera: Ivan Klaric
Schnitt: Nicole Scharang
Sprecher: Martin Loew-Cadonna
In the conservative Balkan nation, the infamous transvestite pop group has been causing an uproar. And Sister arent going to take it lying down.
0`59 Slovenians want to label everything thats hetero-, thats homo, thats I dont know what were all people, and we make music with love, thats the key, with heart
1`21 But will the Sisters capture the hearts of the Jury in Estonia?
1`47 Finally the quiet Estonians have their scandal. In Laibach the papers are full of the gay-trio, here in Piran you can hear about little else.
Its a quiet, old-fashioned country. No misery/poverty/squalor, no scandal. Slovenia is the immutable rock of the Balkans since the 10 day war a decade ago.
Slovenians are hoping Sesame will open in 2004 entry to the EU. Provided, of course, they meet the economic criteria. With entry to the EU, the self-confident Slovenians expect corresponding behaviour.
2`18 OT Janez Potocnik, Europaminister
Were entering an important phase. Slovenia and Cyprus are ahead of the other ten candidates for EU membership. What we really want is parity with all of the existing EU countries. No better, but no worse. We need a true perspective. (?)
2`43 With such a perspective (prospects) (hmm) Laibach will be able to serve the EU. The status quo, however, isnt enough to compete in the global market. The word is, Slovenia needs more overseas capital. And Laibach will have to bend itself to the EU mandated seven year transition period for labour forces. No quick route in for Slovenia then.
The possibility of Brussels dictating policy in Slovenian affairs doesnt sit pretty with many politicians. The Slovenians are traditionally allergic to any kind of outside meddling.
3`16 OT Zmago Jelincic, Nationalpartei
Weve got nothing against the Sisters entry into the Song Contest. We do, however, have a problem if the Human Rights Commission sticks its nose in and demands clarification from us, when on the other hand abortion is outlawed in Ireland. No-one interferes there.
3`43 Laibachs alternative scene. In the ground of an old army barracks a network of municipal sub-culture has evolved. They were all too young to play any part in the upheavals of 1991. The revolution happened without them. Theres nothing for them here, the outsiders (kids from outside) who desperately want to be Europeans. No-ones apathetic here, consumer-orientated. I have to be successful, earn money, have fun. This pressure leads most to want to escape.
4`16 OT Igor Luksic, Politologe
Slovenia is undoubtedly well-prepared for the EU, though the dispute over the Song Contest shows we have to concentrate more on fringe groups. Here in Slovenia we have never had the opportunity to learn to live with different types of people. There are old die-hard thought patterns among our people, as there always have been. When other ethnicities come to Slovenia, how will we react? Also, we are awaiting a confrontation with our fringe groups.
4`55 Strangers in their own land. Todays youth in Slovenia are suffering an identity crisis. They are shaken, confused. They live in a modern state, but a state still with a lot of small-mindedness. (One extradites oneself, defends against hostility.) Slovenia is far from the liberal models of the nightlife of London, Paris or Amsterdam. The young folk of the country hope the entry of the Sisters is the start of a rethink.
5`32 OT Katja
The Sisters and the bizarre controversy surrounding their entry. If their show provokes debate in Slovenia about minorities, fringe groups and advantage, then theyve achieved a lot. More, perhaps, than with a victory at Eurovision.
Bericht: Alexander Steinbach
Kamera: Ivan Klaric
Schnitt: Nicole Scharang
Sprecher: Martin Loew-Cadonna