This project offers a glimpse into the societal mood during the election weeks in Moldova, with a particular focus on Russia’s influence.
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Special Mention Student Award 2025 | Julius Nieweler (eng)
Special Mention Student Award 2025Julius Nieweler
Whispers say: ``War is Coming``
The Jury's Motivation
In Whispers say: “War is Coming”, Julius Nieweler offers a quietly powerful reflection on a country suspended between competing geopolitical forces. Through a restrained and observational approach, the photographer captures the emotional undertow of a divided Moldova—where hopes for European integration coexist with fears of cultural erosion and looming conflict. The project is marked by clarity of vision, strong narrative potential, and a quiet intensity that resonates throughout the work.
Julius Nieweler is a German photographer whose documentary work primarily focuses on themes of identity, with a particular emphasis on the geographical region of the former Soviet Union. In addition to his personal projects, he works on assignments.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from Hannover, Germany. His professional experience includes an editorial internship in the political department of Focus magazine in Berlin, and a role as a freelance news and sports photojournalist for the agency Fotostand since 2023. Julius also worked as a photographer and picture editor during an internship at the Press Office of the German Football Association (DFB) in Frankfurt.
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