October 31, 2024

Newsletter November

Dear Friends,

As we embrace the vibrant colors and crisp air of November, an exciting array of events awaits our community! This month, immerse yourself in both in-person and digital experiences that celebrate art, culture, and connection. From a thought-provoking book talk about the award-winning novel "Father's Sea" with author Deniz Utlu to captivating new movies of the Film|NEU Festival, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Join us as we explore new perspectives and foster creativity together in this dynamic season!

Klaus Krischok
Director Goethe-Institut Washington
Regional Director North America

Cultural Programs

Still from the movie "When will it be again like it never was before"

Nov 12 | 6pm | Film Screening | in person

Film|NEU Festival 2024: WHEN WILL IT BE AGAIN LIKE IT NEVER WAS BEFORE

It’s time again for Film|NEU, a festival presenting new German-language films from Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland!
Reserve your seat now for our first feature, the movie "When Will It Be Again Like It Never Was Before" about Josse Meyerhoff who grows up on the grounds of Germany’s largest psychiatric hospital, where the lines between his family and the patients blur. Germany (2023); dir: Sonja Heiss; 116 min; English with German subtitles.

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Nov 15 | 6pm | Film Screening | in person

Film|NEU 2024 Short Films: NEXT GENERATION SHORT TIGER

The German Federal Film Board (FFA) presents the 14th edition of its annual showcase, highlighting promising young directors and outstanding student short films. This year features the NEXT GENERATION of German cinema and the winners of the SHORT TIGER Award 2024, selected from 98 submissions. These 11 short films exemplify Germany's diverse filmmaking talent and reinforce the significance of short films as an independent art form.

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Book Presentation with Deniz Utlu and Philippa Hughes

Deniz Utlu: Heike Steinweg; Philippa Hughes: private

Nov 25 | 7pm | Book Presentation and Discussion | in person

'Father's Sea'

Author Deniz Utlu will present his award-winning German novel 'Father's Sea' (German: 'Vaters Meer'), which explores themes of belonging, loss, love, and remembrance. He will read excerpts from the book in English. Following the presentation, artist and educator Philippa Pham Hughes will discuss the book with him and the audience.

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Online

©Goethe-Institut/Sandra Wolf

NEW in GEGENÜBER

Harbour Stories

Their seas may be the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean or the Atlantic, yet they are united by a shared love of their home harbours. Individuals from nine countries share stories that reveal what binds them to the harbours they call home. Read about storms, lugworms, colourful cargo containers and banana boats – stories of homecoming and departure from Egypt, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Yemen, Canada, Kenya, Colombia and Libya. Happy reading!

Read their story

Binge Fever | German Shows streaming in the U.S.

The Interpreter of Silence

How can we help young people grasp the profound horrors of the Holocaust? Award-winning series creator Annette Hess offers a powerful answer in her bestselling adaptation, “The Interpreter of Silence” (GERMAN Deutsches Haus). This compelling narrative delves into Nazi crimes and the beginning of the Auschwitz trials in 1963, shining a light on a dark chapter of history. Now on Disney Plus.

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Language Programs

Convention and World Languages Expo

ACTFL 2024

The Goethe-Institut USA is excited to welcome World Language teachers to this year’s ACTFL Convention and Expo in Philadelphia, PA! Join us and thousands of language educators at the premier event for language professionals.
Visit our booth from November 22 to November 24 to connect and collaborate. We can’t wait to see you there!

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German Courses and Exams

Goethe Institut

German Online Group Courses

Last Course Terms in 2024

Finish the year strong by joining one of our last German language course terms: 5 week Intensive German Online Live with Self-Study with one sublevel starting this November, or study even faster with a whole A1 or A2 language level with our 6-week Super-Intensive German Online Live courses starting in December (B1 option also available). After winter break, we have a fresh start with all course formats in January 2025.

German Online Individual Courses

Exclusive 10% Discount!

If scheduled online group courses don’t fit your plans, you can opt for individual sessions that start at your convenience – and save with an exclusive 10% discount! Our individual courses are tailored to fit your unique learning goals, whether for conversations, grammar or professional needs. The courses adapt to your schedule and progress, ensuring you learn at your ideal pace. A personal teacher supports the course with one-on-one live sessions online for an immersive, effective experience. Take advantage of this last opportunity to start or deepen your German confidently this year.

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Director Klaus Krischok
1377 R St. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009, USA
Goethe-Institut Washington
Tel. +1 (202) 847 4701
Fax +1 (202) 847 4727
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