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about
Aksana Dijkstra is also professionally known as Axana van der Ra, she is Belarusian- Dutch film editor and photographer, based in Cologne Germany. Axana studied journalism and media design, before working as a journalist and host at a radio station and later as a film editor and camera operator in film and tv production. With a keen eye for detail and passion for storytelling, Axana captures the essence of moments, trying to reveal the true emotions of people. Whether it’s a heartfelt documentary or a powerful visual narrative, Axana’s work stands out for it’s authenticity and emotional depth.
projects
Irlands unbekannte Mitte
documentary series
wdr, arte
52 Min
2025
Der Zauberberg. Thomas Manns Jahrhundertroman
documentary film
srf,srg/ssr, arte
52 Min
2024
Armenien: Die Rückkehr des Leoparden
documentary film
wdr, arte
43 Min
2024
Finnland - Sommer auf der Seeplatte
documentary series
43 Min
wdr, arte
2021
Über die Alpen. Von München nach Venedig
documentary film
swr
43 Min
2024
Das Wikipedia Versprechen
documentary film
wdr, arte
52 Min
2020
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"Der Zauberberg" - Thomas Manns Jahrhundertroman
The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann is a novel of the century that is as monumental as it is entertaining: Hans Castorp, a budding naval architect, is whisked away to the snow and ice to visit his sick cousin in a lung sanatorium for a few days. He then stays there for seven years. Like an x-ray machine, the novel illuminates it’s era.
Documentary film,52 Minutes
SRF/SFG/SSR/ARTE G.E.I.E.