Goethe-Institut Houston

Rosa von Praunheim: Retrospective

Join the Goethe-Institut Houston & The Big Queer Picture Show for a 3-part retrospective of Rosa von Praunheim:

April 29 — It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives at Skylawn Room, POST rooftop
May 16 — City of Lost Souls at Basket Books & Art
June 15 — Tally Brown, New York at River Oaks Theatre

A key figure of New German Cinema and queer counterculture, von Praunheim made 150+ films blending provocation, humor, and activism—helping shape modern LGBTQ+ discourse in Germany and beyond.

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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.

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Goethe on Demand

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!

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