German popular music & society in the course of time Soundtracks

(Pop) culture is closely connected with the socio-political circumstances of its time. With eight German-language songs from eight decades, music journalist Mario Lasar sheds some light on important cultural and social phenomena in (West) German post-war history.

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Orphea in Love

Director: Axel Ranisch
Year: 2022
Genre: Musical, opera film
Length: 107 min.

Seeking to overcome the dreariness of their everyday lives, call centre agent Nele and small-time crook Kolya discover each other as soulmates through music, opera and dance. In this fusion of opera and film, they soon have to face trials of mythological dimensions.

This film is part of the annual film series "Lots of Love"

Scene from the film “Orphea in Love” Photo (detail): © Sehr Gute Filme

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Radio Around The World

One hundred years ago, in October 1923, the very first German radio station went on the air in Berlin. On this occasion, we celebrate radio, in retrospectives and personal radio memoirs by international artists and authors!

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Monthly film series now at the Cinémathèque québécoise
ACHTUNG FILM !

Once a month, we cooperate with the Cinémathèque québécoise to showcase the richness and diversity of contemporary German cinema with feature films, documentaries, bold and entertaining productions by established and emerging directors.

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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.

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