Snippets

The lastest from the world of German Culture
Snippets

Germany’s cultural landscape is vibrant and diverse, with exciting developments across the arts, film, music, and literature. From literary festivals and prices to groundbreaking exhibitions in galleries across the nation to the latest releases from acclaimed filmmakers and authors, there’s a wealth of creativity to explore.

Obituary for Wolfgang Becker
A Touch of Lubitsch

Wolfgang Becker knew that punchlines work best when they target collective emotions. The director of “Good Bye, Lenin!” has now died at the age of 70.

Christian Schröder

The Spanish dish Olla Podrida in a bowl with a handle

Global cultural exchange “I want to foster the spirit of generosity”

Jonathon Keats

Bettina Wodianka

35 Years Since the Fall of the Wall Heidi’s Dream

Heidi Krebs Baier

Well-attended courtyard at the exhibition centre in Frankfurt am Main during the book fair

Frankfurt Book Fair 2024 Defying the reports of losses

Carsten Otte

Martina Hefter, winner of the German Book Prize 2024, before the award ceremony at the Römer in Frankfurt

German Book Prize 2024 Martina Hefter wins the German Book Prize

Surprise: these toy-filled chocolate eggs have been fascinating people almost everywhere in the world for over 50 years.

Kinder Surprise
The Big Shake-Up

They’ve been a permanent fixture in the confectionery aisle at supermarkets, gas stations and kiosks all over the world ... except the USA: Kinder Surprise eggs. These toy-filled chocolate eggs fascinate people almost everywhere in the world and they celebrated their 50s birthday in 2024!