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Kästner Summer Cinema
Film series|Discover Erich Kästner's work in film and literature
The year 2024 commemorates the 125th birthday and the 50th death anniversary of the German author, poet, and editor Erich Kästner. To mark the occassion, film adaptations of Kästner's renowned novels "Emil and the Detectives", "Konferenz der Tiere", and "Fabian: Going to the Dogs" will be shown on 2, 9 and 16 July.
All films will be shown in German with English subtitles (on the big screen). Visitors are also invited to explore the special showcasing of Erich Kästner's literary work at our library, ranging from his poetry to children's classics to his novels. Admission is free and everyone is welcome!