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September 16-Novemer 24
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September 16-24
Lutz Dammbeck Retrospective

This extensive retrospective at Anthology Film Archives – which will feature an in-person appearance from Dammbeck himself – encompasses the varied dimensions of his body of work, including two recent films that have yet to be seen in New York: Overgames and Bruno & Bettina.
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September 17
Conversation Hour

Do you love talking in German and want more time to chat? Join our monthly conversation hour. One of our teachers will be there to help and guide you through everyday conversations with other participants. Free for Goethe-Institut students, $10 for all others. RSVP required.
Ifrah Mansour: My Aqal, Banned & Blessed, 2018 © Michael Wilson

September 19
Artist Safety Hosting: A Discussion on Practice

The New York City Artist Safe Haven Residency Program celebrates the launch of their new artist safety hosting guide with a panel discussion aimed at addressing the evolution of "safe havens" and residency programs for threatened international artists, the role of cultural institutions and philanthropy in amplifying the case for protecting these artists, and the importance of safeguarding freedom of expression.
© Water Bearer Films

September 24
Sheer Madness

Alternately decried for being too feminist and not queer enough, Margarethe von Trotta’s tale of friendship between outgoing professor Olga and withdrawn painter Ruth is one of her most intense portrayals of women’s intimate relationships

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September 16-Novemer 24
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Lutz Dammbeck Retrospective

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September 19
Artist Safety Hosting: A Discussion on Practice

September 24
Sheer Madness

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September 16-Novemer 24 Fall Courses

September 16-24 Lutz Dammbeck Retrospective

September 17 Conversation Hour

September 19 Artist Safety Hosting: A Discussion on Practice

September 24 Sheer Madness

Our Offerings

Dossier: Queer as German Folk

Ludlow 38

eLibrary

September 16-Novemer 24
Fall Courses

September 16-24
Lutz Dammbeck Retrospective

September 17
Conversation Hour

September 19
Artist Safety Hosting: A Discussion on Practice

September 24
Sheer Madness