This is the story of survival through the crafts within the Korail community. With incredible vitality, in difficult living conditions, these craftswomen weave their personal and collective history into an extraordinary blanket with a rhythm close to that of a comic strip. A phoenix made of plastic and other recycled materials, implacable and happy, presides over the heart of this selection, symbolizing these resilient and creative women.
The Korail slum, nestled in the heart of Dhaka, is a vibrant kaleidoscope of life, resilience and community spirit. Weddings and birthdays are celebrated with handmade paper flowers, while tea stalls echo with old Bengali songs, creating havens of social bonding and warmth. Among them is a proud rooster, parading like a king, adored by all.
The women of Korail, like phoenixes rising from the ashes, demonstrate incomparable strength in the face of adversity. Seen from above, Korail stands in stark contrast to its affluent surroundings, offering a unique vision of coexistence and community.
Against All Odds is a project that immortalizes the Chronicles of Korail - its joys, struggles and aspirations - showing how its inhabitants redefine happiness through creativity and unity. It celebrates their unshakeable inner strength and the triumph of life.
