The Goethe-Institut Kolkata has been known as Max Mueller Bhavan since the 60s. It organsises and promotes a wide spectrum of cultural events. The focus of the cultural programme is to bring together Indian and German artists and intellectuals, present contemporary German culture and foster Indo-German and European cooperation with special reference to film, theatre and literature. It also promotes discussions on social and development policy, as well as social issues that are relevant in India and Europe.
Since January 2004, the Goethe-Institut Kolkata has housed the South Asia film archive, which loans German films to interested institutions in India and in the neighbouring countries. The Goethe-Institut Kolkata offers language courses and examinations for all levels, supports institutions offering language courses in the eastern region, conducts workshops and seminars for teachers of German as a foreign language and organises film courses.
The German Resource Centre at the Goethe-Institut Kolkata (opened in the spring of 2005) provides information about cultural and social life in Germany. This service is linked to the Information Centre of the Goethe-Institut New Delhi. It stocks books and media for all who are interested in Germany; these cannot be taken out of the Centre.
The language department provides learning aids for students enrolled in the courses. What was once the large library of the Goethe-Institut Kolkata will continue as the Max Mueller Bhavan Library at Seagull. You may borrow books and the Goethe-Institut will constantly add new stock.
Slide show: Visit of Professor Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lehmann, President, Goethe-Institut, on November 15th 2009. (20 slides)Related links
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