Goethe on DemandSigns of Resistance

The Goethe-Institut presents Signs of Resistance, a series of 14 documentaries from four decades on civil society engagement, protest and emancipation movements, the culture of remembrance, migration, and environmental issues. Watch the entire film series free of charge on the Goethe-Institut’s streaming platform!

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25th Anniversary Berlin & Beyond Film Festival

America’s leading festival of contemporary German cinema is celebrating its 25th anniversary! The 25th Berlin & Beyond Film Festival will take place from May 25–30, 2021 — with nights under the stars at Fort Mason Center, a return to the cinema at the Vogue Theatre, and more!

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U.S. EditionOne Million Roses for Angela Davis

In the 1970s, a postcard campaign organized by the state of East Germany called for the release of the imprisoned philosopher and Black Power activist Angela Davis. This dossier explores this unusual — and often contradictory — alliance.

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THE BIG PONDER #11Home

Is ‘home’ a place or more of a feeling? Jocelyn Robinson speaks with three American expats who unpack the relationship between self and place, drawing from their experiences living in Germany, on the Diné Nation, and in Senegal.

Anniversary Program100 Years of Joseph Beuys

Joseph Beuys would have turned 100 in 2021. In celebration, we’ve gathered events on Beuys from our colleagues and partners in the region — and included some 2021 perspectives on the artist’s work.