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Vom Aufbrechen und Ankommen main image © Satwik Gade

Kolkata
Stepping out, Settling in

Every year, thousands of young professionals from India embark on a journey to Germany, supported by the Skilled Immigration Act. But what does this journey truly look like? This innovative project brings their stories to life through animated stories by visual artists. In short episodes, everyday situations, cultural challenges, and joyful moments of arrival are portrayed. Developed by artists from Germany and India, the reels are designed for social media, pre-departure programs, and welcome centres under the EU-AMIF initiative.

Launch | 15.11.2025 | Goethe-Institut Kolkata
All in thumbnail © Maren Amini

All In

Soumik arrives with nothing but his medical degree, B2 certificate, suitcases, and a lot of hope to the other side of the world.

outdoor kid thumbnail © Deepti Megh

Outdoor Kid

Moving from a lush island in India to a landlocked city in Germany, discover how Piyali’s relationship with the outdoors changes in unexpected ways.

german stroll thumbnail © Bianca Scali

The German Stroll

Nimah traces the steps that shaped her new beginnings as a young nurse in Germany.

Berlin Diaries thumbnail © Triparna Maiti

Berlin Diaries

After following a dream of flying cars to Berlin, the city unfolds for Prerak through seasons, workplaces, people, and music.

a new toolbox thumbnail © Uta Röttgers

A New Toolbox

Cosmopolitan, well-travelled, a consummate professional — with several years of experience behind him, what surprises lie in store for Ayan in Germany?

With allen thumbnail © Suchana Saha

With Allen

The animator is animated - follow Allen’s story in Germany as he builds a life, as an artist, a husband, and a father.

Bound to berlin thumbnail © Trickmisch

Bound to Berlin

For Joydeep, all roads lead to Berlin, with rollerblading, museums, clubs, and much more along the way.

little big steps thumbnail © Isha Mangalmurti

Little Big Steps

Every journey begins with a single step. In a new country, Amrita observes, reflects, and slowly pieces together what belonging might mean.

ways within words thumbnail © Shadab Shayegan

Ways Within Words

Follow Nimah, a young nurse, as she finds her voice in Frankfurt.

Cycle Street thumbnail © Siddhi Vartak

Cycle Street

As a child, Piyali roamed on buses, trains, trams, taxis - but never bicycles. How does she discover Germany on two wheels?

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