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Solidarity and universalism Double Exposure

In today's individualized societies, there is a tension between solidarity and universalism. The challenge is to respect diversity and individual freedom without losing a sense of shared responsibility and belonging. Only this double exposure makes it possible for people to stand up for each other in solidarity and respect universal values despite their differences.

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German Traces in Canada

Discover Canada from a new perspective and join us on a multimedia search for traces of German immigration in Canada.

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New annual film series
Alles Liebe

The film series Alles Liebe aims to counter the bad news with a ray of hope, at least cinematically, and shows the most beautiful feeling in the world in very different facets - romantic love stories, unconventional forms of relationships, stories of care, friendship and loyalty.

Over a period of twelve months, the series lets us share love stories and shows how people find each other and stand up for each other across dividing lines.

Goethe on Demand: Alles Liebe © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Film
Berlinale Bloggers 2025

Already the 75th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival! A good reason to celebrate. The city is also delighted to welcome the new Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle. The festival presents films from all over the world in its usual variety, attracting countless film fans to the German capital. In the cinema audience: our Berlinale bloggers. Look forward to their texts!

Berlinale Blogger*innen 2025 © Tobias Schrank © Tobias Schrank

Onleihe

The Onleihe is Goethe-Institut’s digital library (eLibrary). More than 23,000 German language eBooks, audio books, movies, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers are available for downloading from the Onleihe.

« Onleihe » : la bibliothèque numérique Illustration: Maria Tran Larsen © Goethe-Institut Illustration : Maria Tran Larsen © Goethe-Institut

Suggestions from our editors

Carl Ludwig Hübsch
A musical metamorphosis

First clarinet, then percussion and finally tuba - the musician and composer Carl Ludwig Hübsch is versatile. As part of his residency in Montreal, the German musician is planning a collaboration with the Canadian ensemble Productions SuperMusique (ESM).

Carl Ludwig Hübsch © Carl Ludwig Hübsch © Carl Ludwig Hübsch

Storefront Churches
Prayers between Donut Shops and Laundromats

Drawn in by bargain real estate, they’re wedged into bustling corner plazas or nestled between vacant retail spaces – storefront churches. The sacred and the profane in a marriage of convenience. But they are far more than just austere places of worship, as our author had to realize.

Key art gegenüber Article Double Exposure shows an illustration with a storefront church © Ricardo Roa © Ricardo Roa

Berlinale | Award Ceremony
A Celebration of Classic Narrative Cinema

The anniversary edition of the Berlinale was marked by challenging circumstances – but director Tricia Tuttle excelled in her role. This time, the focus was on the films rather than debates about the Israel-Gaza war. The Golden Bear was awarded to a Norwegian coming-of-age drama.

Their film “Drømmer“ (Dreams) won the Golden Bear. Director Dag Johan Haugerud and the actresses Selome Emnetu, Ella Øverbye, Ane Dahl Torp and Anne Marit Jacobsen Photo (detail): © Richard Hübner / Berlinale 2024 Photo (detail): © Richard Hübner / Berlinale 2025

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