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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.

Kunst Musik und Film Aktuell

Calling All Documentary Filmmakers!

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.

Encounters 2025 Festival Dates and Submission Call Announced © Encounters 2025 © Encounters 2025

Science Film Festival

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.

Invitation to Bid – Science Film Festival 2024 © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

SOUNDS CONNECTS FUND

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.

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Streaming platform

Goethe on Demand

On Goethe on Demand, the streaming platform of the Goethe-Institut, we present a variety of online movies, film festivals and film series that can be streamed from home. More information can be found here. The movies are presented in original language with subtitles. They are accessible online and free of charge after registration.

Goethe on Demand (Key Visual): Scene from the film "The Ordinaries". © Bandenfilm © Bandenfilm

German Films

Film archive

Our Film archive offers approximately 600 German feature films and documentaries (with various subtitle languages). 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.

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