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Eight films, eight perspectives, unforgettable summer moments: from Sun and Concrete to Cleo. Which film will be your summer highlight? Discover them now at gegenuber.goethe-on-demand.de—no subscription required.

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The Onleihe is Goethe-Institut’s digital library (eLibrary). More than 23,000 German language eBooks, audio books, movies, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers are available for downloading from the Onleihe.

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Popcast #8/2026

This month's Popcast takes you through the current German music scene, from Munich rapper Fatoni's sharp-witted hip-hop to DJ Plead's genre-blurring productions, which weave contemporary electronic textures together with Arab musical traditions. Discover the full lineup of featured artists in the August Popcast edition.

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“Dudes” – When Is a Man Not a Man?

Anyone looking for a timeout from the gender wars is barking up the wrong algorithm on Netflix. In "Dudes" (Alphamännchen), four men lose their old privileges and go searching for a role in the brave new world. The culture clash starts with holding hands with your best buddy and doesn’t exactly end at a kinky party attended by your parents. It’s refreshing when a wry smile replaces righteous outrage.

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The State as Idea

The United States is often understood as a project, an experiment, and an idea all at once. It is precisely the tension between aspiration and reality that gives rise to the contradictions and dynamics that continue to shape the American nation to this day.

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