German Film Office//Gegenüber Festival
Media Mingle meets Deutschclub: Migration Stories Through Shortfilm
Welcome back to Media Mingle, your monthly cultural rendezvous at the Goethe-Institut Toronto!
This time, we’re focusing on migration, a topic that continues to shape societies worldwide. Through the lens of short films, we’ll explore personal journeys, cultural displacement, and the search for belonging.
For this edition, we will screen three compelling short films:
Biotop (German with English subtitles): A suburb builds a noise wall to shield against incoming refugees, exposing deeper fears and tensions.
Bambirak (German with English subtitles):
A heartfelt story of an immigrant father and his daughter as they navigate the complexities of work, integration, and love.
I Was Never Really Here (English with German subtitles):
A reflective film on identity and belonging, exploring what it means to find oneself in the midst of migration.
After each screening, we’ll open the floor for an open discussion, where we can share thoughts, feelings, and insights on these migration stories.
One group will talk about it in German, the other in English.
Part of our Media Mingle Event Series, your monthly cultural rendezvous at the Goethe-Institut Toronto!
Every third Wednesday of the month at 6 PM, our Media Lounge becomes a vibrant space where culture enthusiasts, German language learners, and the community come together for an evening of engaging activities and enriching conversations.
What to Expect at Media Mingle:
Book Clubs: Dive into captivating discussions about your favorite reads and award-winning German literature.
Movie Screenings: Enjoy critically acclaimed German films followed by thought-provoking discussions.
Panel Talks & Group Discussions: Explore contemporary topics and societal issues with experts and peers.
Une partie du festival « Longing / Belonging »
Les histoires de migration façonnent nos sociétés modernes, dans lesquelles des personnes issues de milieux culturels différents cherchent à s'intégrer. D'un côté, la diversité culturelle est célébrée, mais en même temps, de nouvelles frontières sociales apparaissent. Le festival « Longing/Belonging » du Goethe-Institut présente des contributions artistiques et des discours sociaux d'Allemagne et d'Amérique du Nord.
Site web du festival ➜
Alliance Française Toronto
24 Spadina RdToronto
Canada