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Goethe on Demand
 Film Streaming Platform

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.

Advisory: The films are recommended for viewing by people aged 18 years and above.

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Our streaming offer

Lots of Love

Whether in the form of friendship, duty or loyalty – love is much more than just a romantic feeling. Over the course of twelve months, our film series will paint a multifaceted picture of people who find and stand by each other.

Goethe on Demand: Filmseries “Lots of Love” (Key Visual) – The graphic contains four film stills: 1. Three people hugging; 2. A man and a woman kissing; 3. A boy sitting alone on an overturned sofa; 4. A man and a woman sitting next to each other, she wearing a white veil. © Salzgeber / Sehr Gute Filme / SiMa Film / DEFA-Stiftung, Herbert Kroiss, Manfred Damm © Salzgeber / Sehr Gute Filme / SiMa Film / DEFA-Stiftung, Herbert Kroiss, Manfred Damm

Friendship, Escape, and New Beginnings

GOETHE ON DEMAND presents a curated collection of three compelling film series exploring themes of friendship, identity, cultural heritage, and the human spirit. With a diverse selection of fiction and documentary films, the program offers unique cinematic journeys spanning historical reflections, timeless narratives, and intimate documentaries. From exploring the vibrant cinema of the 1970s to personal stories of resilience and artistic exploration, these films invite viewers to engage with profound narratives that resonate universally. Accessible online, this program is a celebration of storytelling, cultural diversity, and the power of cinema.

Friendship, Escape, and New Beginnings © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

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Illustration: People on sofas in front of a huge laptop and a huge screen. © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut