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  • 5 Films from 5 decades

    German Film FestivalFIVE FILMS FROM FIVE DECADES

    This year’s German Film Festival features a special program curated by the Goethe-Institut in celebration of our 50th year in Australia. To celebrate, our teams in Melbourne and Sydney hand-picked a film highlight from each of these five decades…
     

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    Language Courses16-week course

    Would you like to decide for yourself how and when to learn German, but also exchange ideas within a group? Your teacher will provide feedback and support you throughout the whole course. Enrol now in our online group courses for levels A1, A2 and B1 starting in May!
     

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    German Film FestivalKino for Kids 2022

    Kino for Kids is back! Experience a fantastic selection of the latest German films for children and teens as part of the German Film Festival 2022. This year, you can look forward to humorous, adventurous and strong young characters on their journey through life.

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    Language Courses5-weekcourse

    With 6 hours of German per week, this course will ensure fast progression, while your progress is closely monitored by one of our professional teachers. Enroll before 19 May and safe $35 with code: EarlyBirdMay
     

  • The Last Execution German Film Festival

    Last Execution + Q&A

    This gripping historical drama starring Lars Eidinger is based on a true story of the last death sentence in the GDR – and director Franziska Stünkel will visit the German Film Festival in Australia for Q&As in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
     

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    Online TrainingKurz & Bündig 2022

    These compact and practical online training units are aimed at German teachers in Australia who have little time and are looking for new ideas and effective methods for their teaching.

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“Nothing is ever wasted”

After growing up in the former East Germany and an early career in marketing, German-born Kathrin Longhurst has had a unique journey to now winning one of Australia’s most prestigious art prizes.

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Nina Hoss shines in post-war thriller series ‘Shadowplay’

International drama Shadowplay steps inside a fractured Berlin, across an eight-episode run that’s currently streaming on SBS On Demand.

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Like research laboratories for the literary world, magazines present new voices, provide space for experimentation, and test formats. And right now diversity is higher than ever before.

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The Superfrauen podcast tells stories from the lives of inspiring women. We learn about their exciting, sporty, smart and courageous pathways through life.

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