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© Luigi Toscano

Facing the Holocaust: The Portrait Photography of Luigi Toscano and “Lest We Forget”

In conjunction with Luigi Toscano’s project Lest We Forget (Gegen das Vergessen), currently being exhibited along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Goethe-Institut will be holding a discussion with the artist, one of the Holocaust survivors photographed for the project, and young Germans working with Holocaust survivors in the United States through the organization Action Reconciliation Service for Peace. On April 19, 6:30 PM.
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MARX NOW

On the occasion of Marx’s 200th birthday, we are celebrating with the program Marx Now. With events being held across North America, the Goethe-Institut seeks to revisit Marxism in the light of contemporary discussions. Here in DC, we will be hosting a variety of interactive experiences, exciting films, and innovative performances. April 26 to May 25.
Marx Reloaded © Medea Film

CINEMARX: MARX RELOADED

This cultural-economic documentary examines Karl Marx’s ideas and their relevance in understanding the global economic and financial crisis of 2008-2009. Kurt Stand, a former trade unionist and longtime member of the Democratic Socialists of America, joins us for a post-screening discussion. On Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 pm.
Goethe Book Club: Merle Kröger's Collision

The Goethe Book Club in April will discuss Merle Kröger's novel Collision (2017). The discussion will be led by local German professor Amanda Sheffer, The Catholic University of America. On Monday, April 23 at 6:30 pm.
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EARLY UFA FILM POSTERS: PROJECTING WOMEN

Posters from famous as well as rarely seen or lost Berlin UFA films from the 1920s and 1930s portray women as heroines or seductresses, debutantes or harlots. From Sumurun to Metropolis, women are vying for power in male-dominated films. The exhibition runs until April 30.
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Facing the Holocaust: The Portrait Photography of Luigi Toscano and “Lest We Forget”

MARX NOW

CINEMARX: MARX RELOADED

Goethe Book Club: Merle Kröger's Collision

EARLY UFA FILM POSTERS: PROJECTING WOMEN

German Courses Spring 2018!