***selected filmography * film editor


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.