How far has a radically open society been realized in the face of growing nationalist narratives on both sides of the Atlantic? The issue “Belonging” of Gegenüber magazine tells of life in a different homeland to one's grandparents, of cultural reproductions and mutations from one place to another, of new roots and aspects of exclusion that should not be alien to anyone, but which weigh differently. And it asks whether the concept of “native” vs. “migrant” is still valid.
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Director: Dieter Schumann Year: 2020 Genre: Documentary Length: 99 min.
Lene's initial lack of enthusiasm for the summer holiday in the Bavarian Forest soon turns into a huge lust for adventure because of what is found there: mythical figures, luminescent mushrooms, and tree houses – and along the way, big questions like humanity's responsibilities as part of nature.
In the library you will find a selection of media in German and in translation: books, magazines, films, music and games. Get inspired, find out about current topics and trends, and get to know Germany.
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Sat Oct. 5:
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The use of books and media in the library is free of charge. For borrowing you need a library card.
Monthly film series now at the Cinémathèque québécoise ACHTUNG FILM !
Beginning in September 2023, the Cinémathèque québécoise (335 De Maisonneuve Blvd. East, H2X 1K1) will showcase the richness and diversity of contemporary German cinema once a month with feature films, documentaries, bold and entertaining productions by established and emerging directors.
AUTUMN/WINTER 2023: MYTHS & MUSIC
This autumn's program highlights music and myths, as well as legendary operas. The films presented are distinguished by their soundtracks, which give these works a driving force, an individual and atmospheric rhythm, and become, through this conceptual quality, tools for creating images and imaginations.
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!
Exhibition of the results of the project and robotic artist residency “Robots & Algorithms” with window projections, photos and videos.
In 2023, the Goethe-Institut, together with its local partners Milieux, Hexagram and Eastern Bloc, invited young scientists and artists to submit creative project proposals with the humanoid NAO robot. A Montreal-based art and research collective, consisting of Patil Tchilinguirian, Ceyda Yolgörmez and Zeph Thibodeau, was awarded the project.
You can book an appointment with our colleagues from the language course office. We also gladly help you by e-mail to kurse-kanada@goethe.de or by phone: 438-346-3902.
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