Dive into a bold and diverse exploration of solidarity, identity, and culture with the Double Exposure film series, curated by the Goethe-Instituts of North America. This unique collection offers a contemporary lens on history, power structures, and the complexities of human connection across borders. Each film raises crucial questions about the intersections of identity, politics, and society, urging us to rethink what binds us together in an ever-changing world.
Trümmermädchen - Die Geschichte der Charlotte Schumann (2021)
A punky, feminist take on post-war Germany, Oliver Kracht’s film deconstructs the “zero hour” with an eye on patriarchal power structures and radical solutions, offering a fresh, contemporary view on the generation that built the two German states.
Black Box BRD (2001)
Andres Veiel’s documentary contrasts the lives of two men—Alfred Herrhausen, a powerful Deutsche Bank CEO, and Wolfgang Grams, a member of the RAF—examining their divergent paths and how their stories reflect Germany’s complicated post-war history.
Symphony of Now (2018)
Inspired by Walter Ruttmann’s
Berlin: Symphony of a Metropolis, Johannes Schaff’s kaleidoscopic film captures Berlin’s vibrant contemporary culture, celebrating the city's nightlife and blending high culture with the underground in a dynamic, music-driven experience.
Love, Deutschmark and Death (2022)
Cem Kaya’s documentary traces the history of Turkish migrant workers in Germany, exploring how their music developed in parallel with their lives in a foreign land, offering a profound look at Turkish-German contemporary history and identity.
Girls/Museum (2020) & Friendship of Men (2018)
Shelly Silver and Rosa von Praunheim each examine the national “monuments” of German culture, challenging ideas about gender, art, and history with curiosity and wit. These films boldly ask questions about social norms, sexual identity, and the stories we choose to tell.
