The Goethe-Institut strives to support local arts and culture. Join us in exploring the vibrant cultural landscape of South Africa and beyond. Discover our programs, events, and initiatives designed to inspire, challenge, and connect. Let's celebrate the power of culture to transform and unite.
Encounters 2025 Festival Dates and Submission Call Announced
Encounters South African International Documentary Festival invites submissions for its 27th edition, happening June 19-29, 2025, in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The Science Film Festival is a celebration of science communication in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. In cooperation with local partners, it promotes science literacy and facilitates awareness of contemporary scientific, technological and environmental issues through international films with accompanying educational activities.
The Sound Connects Fund (SCF) is a multifaceted initiative that aims to accelerate development and increase the capacity of the cultural and creative sectors in Southern Africa by offering financial support in the form of different sized grants and comprehensive capacity-building programmes to eligible creative and cultural industry organisations.
Rock, pop, hiphop, electro: at the beginning of every month we shine our search beacon into the nation’s studios and clubs from Kiel up north to Weilheim way down south. Together with Zündfunk, Bavarian Radio’s scene magazine, we showcase the latest music by riveting off-the-charts bands. Pop made in Germany can also be downloaded here.
On Goethe on Demand, the streaming platform of the Goethe-Institut, we present a variety of online film programs, film festivals and film series that can be streamed from home. More information about the alternating film series can be found here. The films are presented in original language with subtitles. They are accessible online and free of charge after registration.
Our Film offers approximately 600 German feature films and documentaries (with various subtitle languages) on DVD or Bluray Format. Cinemas, film festivals, cultural and educational institutions are welcome to borrow them free of charge for non-commercial purposes. We look forward to receiving your request.
