Achtung Buch! #15 in the Gegenüber magazine
"The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann

Watch Marie-Pierre's take on the novel The Director by Daniel Kehlmann in the newest episode of our Booktube series, Achtung Buch!

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Film

Serienfieber Illustration einer Hand mit Fernbedienung © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

Binge Fever!

To binge or not to binge? We sourced a few fresh German series streaming in the US and wrote about them. Check out new reviews of binge-worthy German series in our SERIENFIEBER Dossier. Just a heads-up: Some of these are so thrilling, stopping after one episode won’t be an option!

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Free streaming of German films

On this site, we present a variety of online film programs, film festivals and film series that can be streamed from home. More information about the alternating film series can be found here. The films are presented in original language with subtitles. They are accessible online and free of charge after registration.

Music

Popcast

Rock, pop, hiphop, electro: at the beginning of every month we shine our search beacon into the nation’s studios and clubs from Kiel up north to Weilheim way down south. Together with Zündfunk, Bavarian Radio’s scene magazine, we showcase the latest music by riveting off-the-charts bands.

Literature

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Gegenüber TALKS

The Goethe-Instituts in North America invite you to a digital literature series that celebrates the diversity of German literature - from new voices and graphic novels to classics, utopias, and dystopias. The exchange with authors, publicists and literature fans from North America and Germany will lead to exciting conversations - interactive and open to all. 

Booktubing with Marie-Pierre © Laura Laakso

Booktubing

Are you interested in German literature but don't really know where to start? Our vlogger Marie-Pierre would like to share with you her favorites from our e-library. Whether it's contemporary literature, comics or children's books, she is happy to share her recommendations with you.

Art

Artbits Einstieg 7 © Mark Jenkins, Photo: Lord Jim

#artbits

Urban public spaces are canvases for street art. They reveal the political and social discourse of the city. The #artbits bloggers collect photos of street art from Germany and North America, from Berlin, Mexico City, Montreal, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

Society

Podcast and Discussion Series Foreign Correspondent prompt by ABaran© Magic Media

Foreign Correspondent Unplugged

Foreign Correspondent Unplugged is a podcast series of thought-provoking discussions between journalists in cities around the United States, brought to you by the American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.