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Visual Poster Exhibition Completely Kafka

To mark Franz Kafka's memorial year 2024, the Goethe-Institut is organizing the poster exhibition KOMPLETT KAFKA in cooperation with the artist Nicolas Mahler and the Literaturhaus Stuttgart.

Mahler presents Kafka's life and work in an inimitably witty and poignant way and does not shy away from the really big questions: Why did Kafka's plan to write a series of cheap travel guides fail? Who wrote the sequel to one of his most important works, “The Remetamorphosis of Gregor Samsa”? And what was the “white slave” all about? The answers and much more can be found in KOMPLETT KAFKA on view at Kälam (50 Kandy Road, Jaffna) from 25-28 July 2024.

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Kafka 2024
Being Kafka

Why does Franz Kafka’s spell remain unbroken a hundred years after his death? Is it his exquisite letters, our affection for dramatic tales, or the sense that our contemporary world has never been more Kafkaesque? The centenary of Franz Kafka's death presents a chance to delve into innovative approaches to understanding the author and his captivating oeuvre.

The Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka celebrates the Kafka anniversary with a variety of events – from a poster exhibition, and film screenings to virtual spheres.

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We have compiled a fantastic selection of German films and series for you to enjoy that are currently available in the media libraries of the public broadcasters and on various streaming services in Germany.

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Colomboscope 2024
Way of the Forest

Way of the Forest manifested from 19 to 28 January 2024 across several venues in Colombo. Colomboscope 2024 was shaped with over 40 Sri Lankan and international artists and collectives. Interwoven with interdisciplinary programmes Mushroomings ranging from conversations, excursions, performances, workshops, open air cinema and listening experiences realised with a host of cultural partners. Colomboscope 2024 was curated by Hit Man Gurung, Sheelasha Rajbhandari, Sarker Protick with artistic director Natasha Ginwala.

Colomboscope 2024 © Goethe-Institut

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Visual Poster Exhibition Completely Kafka

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