In German we have a saying “Aller Anfang ist schwer“ meaning "every beginning is hard". We totally understand it’s hard to start learning something new, but we also cherish the beauty of German Literature and would like to share it with you in a comfortable and interesting way.
On two Saturdays, 8th and 15th March, our German teacher Eva Wiegandt will give participants an easy-breezy 45 minutes lecture on German Literature.After the talk there will be a film screening. We have chosen two literature-related films for your enjoyment.
14:00 - 14:45: Eva Wiegandt's sharing session
Topic: Two important authors of the 20th century, who wrote in German - Thomas Mann (& his family) and Stefan Zweig.
15:00 - 16:45 - Film Screening "Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe"
102 mins, with English Subtitles, 2016,Drama, Germany, France, Austria
Director: Maria Schrader
Starring: Josef Hader, Barbara Sukowa, Valerie Pachner
14:00 - 14:45: Eva Wiegandt's sharing session
Topic: Other important authors of the 20th century (e.g. Bertold Brecht, Erich Fried, Hermann Hesse....)
15:00 - 16:30: Film Screening "Rhymers and Rivals"
89 mins, with English Subtitles, 2012, Documentary Film, Germany
Director: Marion Hütter
