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Our recap in the Gegenüber magazine Berlinale 2026

Comedies, thrillers, a love story, anime, a western, other genres: the competition at the 76th Berlinale presents cinema in all its beautiful diversity. Dive into the world of film and the Berlin Film Festival in our Gegenüber magazine.

Golden Bear for Best Film 2026: “Gelbe Briefe” (Yellow Letters) – the director İlker Çatak (middle) with the film team Photo (detail): © Dirk Michael Deckbar /Berlinale 2026

Among Friends

Under the motto “Among Friends – Unter Freunden,” the Goethe-Institut USA has launched a nationwide campaign to celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship. Our programs take place all over the country – not just in cities where you may already know “your” Goethe-Institut. No matter where you are: If you're interested in cultural exchange, have personal or professional ties to Germany, or simply want to discover something new, you’re warmly invited to join us.

Among Friends - Unter Freunden GI colors Logo © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa

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In the Spotlight

Achtung Buch! #15 in the Gegenüber magazine

"The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann

Watch Marie-Pierre's take on the novel The Director by Daniel Kehlmann in the newest episode of our Booktube series, Achtung Buch!

Achtung Buch! #15 The Director, by Daniel Kehlmann © Goethe-Institut, S&S/Summit Books © Goethe-Institut, S&S/Summit Books

24/7 | Online | Streaming films

Goethe on Demand

A new Goethe on Demand is here! Audiences in the US and Canada can stream all of the Goethe-Institut’s curated series of German films from one platform, always for free. With more films available than ever, the hardest choice will be picking one to watch first. Presented as a part of Among Friends – Unter Freunden, a campaign of the Goethe-Institut USA to celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship. Start streaming the expanded selection now!

Scene from the film “No One's with the Calves” Photo (detail): © Filmwelt Weydemann Photo (detail): © Filmwelt Weydemann

Current Music From Germany

Popcast #2/2026

Every month, Gegenüber dives into the freshest sounds emerging from Germany’s studios and clubs — from Kiel in the far north to Weilheim down south. In collaboration with Zündfunk, Bavarian Radio’s culture and music magazine, we spotlight the most exciting new music from off‑the‑radar bands. Our February issue features Die Sterne, Extrawelt, and more. Tune in.

German Series in the USA

Binge Fever!

Television “Made in Germany” is having a golden moment with the rise of international streaming services. In this dossier, we highlight binge-worthy German serials and fill you in on where to watch them in the USA.

Serienfieber Illustration of a hand clicking a remote control © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles