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Inspiration Kafka. Äthiopische Perspektiven

The Goethe-Institut Äthiopien and the embassies of Austria, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland opened the exhibition and launched the graphic anthology ‘Inspiration Kafka: Ethiopian Perspectives’. During the program on 12. November, ten talented young Ethiopian artists presented their fascinating interpretations of Franz Kafka's short stories. This event marked the culmination of Kafka Year 2024, a year-long celebration of Kafka’s enduring influence on the global arts scene. The exhibition remains open to the public until 6. December 2024.
 

ANDREAS DRESEN FILM SERIES © Andre-Röhner

Closure Notice

Dear Visitors, 
We would like to inform you that the Goethe-Institut Äthiopien will be closed on 2. December 2024.  

Thank you!


 

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SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL

The Science Film Festival is a celebration of science communication in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Since its first edition in 2005, the festival has grown considerably, becoming the largest event of its kind worldwide.
 

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Kafka Year 2024

June 3, 2024 marks the centenary of the death of the writer Franz Kafka. Not only in Germany, not only in German-speaking countries are the works of Franz Kafka part of the literary canon.

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400TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIOB LUDOLF

Those who have an interest in the scientific discipline of Ethiopian studies, encompassing its history, inquiries, and discoveries, cannot disregard the contributions of Hiob Ludolf, the Erfurt polymath of the Baroque period, whose 400th birth anniversary will be in 2024.

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