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Goethe on Demand

On Goethe on Demand, the streaming platform of the Goethe-Institut, we present a variety of online film programs, film festivals and film series that can be streamed from home. More information about the alternating film series can be found here. The films are presented in original language with subtitles. They are accessible online and free of charge after registration.
 

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I like it when reality and dreams don't diverge.

Wim Wenders


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Scene from a Konrad Wolf movie: A lady leaving a car © DEFA Stiftung/Rudolf Meister

Film Series
Konrad Wolf: Ways to Enlightenment

To celebrate the 100th birthday of East German filmmaker Konrad Wolf on October 20, this streaming series offers a selection of his pioneering, politically daring, and thought-provoking work. A committed anti-fascist of Jewish descent, Wolf vividly and pointedly depicted a generation questioning its role in Third Reich’s horrors, inviting his viewers—then and today—to consider their own relationship to the historical movements of their time. Stream for free until November 30!

Unter Freunden / Der Junge muss an die frische Luft © UFA Fiction 2018

Film series
Among Friends

Over the years and across the Atlantic, countless German-Canadian friendships have been formed. Lifelong bonds have grown – friendships that stand the test of time. And that’s exactly what we want to celebrate! Dive into a curated selection of remarkable German films – available to stream for free. So get comfortable, press play, and enjoy. Here’s to friendship – and great cinema!

Goethe on Demand: Filmseries “City, Country, River” (Key Visual) © UFA Fiction 2018 / Schuldenberg Films, Smina Bluth / Basthorster Filmmanufaktur

Goethe on Demand: A cinematic journey through Germany
City, Country, River

The film series City, Country, River takes us through the diversity of German cities, villages and landscapes with a selection of twelve feature and documentary films. The films focus on regions and places away from the well-known big cities, inviting viewers to take a multi-layered look at the realities of life in Germany.


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Serienfieber Illustration einer Hand mit Fernbedienung © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

German Series in Canada
Binge Fever!

Television “Made in Germany” is having a golden moment with the rise of international streaming services. German series that appeal to global audiences through smart and original writing, diverse themes, talented lineups and opulent productions have never received so much attention. 

Monika Treut’s film “Von Mädchen und Pferden” about two lesbian girls in the German-Danish border region. Photo (detail): © Edition Salzgeber

LGBTQI+
“Queer Cinema belongs to the mainstream here”

Monika Treut is considered to be one of the pioneers of Queer Cinema. In this interview the film director and producer talks about positive developments in western societies, repressive trends and things that aren’t quite running as they should. 

Scene from the movie “Buddenbrooks”: The elaborate historical costumes were designed by Barbara Baum, who has been working as a costume designer in the film industry for about 50 years. Photo (detail): © picture alliance/Bavaria Film International/Everett Collection

Film production
Women Behind the Cinematic Scenes

While the public can recite the names of famous German actresses, the women behind the camera often go unrecognised. We introduce ten women from the German film scene everyone should know. 

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