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Free Film Screening | Thu, 07/17, 6PM | Goethe-Institut Dear Thomas

Rebel, dreamer, writer: Dear Thomas tells the story of Thomas Brasch—caught between East Germany, exile, and artistic defiance.

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Our reality and the media are currently dominated by wars, crises and political upheaval. Society is more polarised than ever, with hate and agitation part of everyday media life. The film series LOTS OF LOVE aims to counter the bad news with a ray of light, at least on screen, showing the most beautiful feeling in the world in many different facets. Over a period of 12 months, the film series LOTS OF LOVE will share love stories with us and show how people find and stand by each other despite what may divide them.

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