February 28, 2025

Newsletter March 2025

Dear Friends,

Award season is in full swing and Germany’s official Oscars® entry for Best International Film, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig', takes center stage at the 29th Annual Festival of Films from Iran, co-presented by the Goethe-Institut.
Beyond the screen, we’re bringing award-winning German jazz to Washington DC! Experience the electrifying performance of Angelika Niescier, recipient of the 2024 German Jazz Prize, alongside two stellar musicians—Tomeka Reid and Savannah Harris.
And that’s just the beginning—March is packed with more German cultural experiences, both online and in person. Stay tuned for everything the month has to offer!

Sincerely,

Klaus Krischok
Director Goethe-Institut Washington
Regional Director North America

Culture

March 3, 6:30 PM | Screening | AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center, Silver Spring, MD

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

In collaboration with AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center and the 29th Annual Festival of Films from Iran, the Goethe-Institut Washington is proud to co-present The Seed of the Sacred Fig, a film by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof. This powerful movie is nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2025 Academy Awards®.

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March 11, 7:00 PM | Concert | Rhizome DC

Niescier/ Reid/ Harris live in concert

Join us for an evening with the German saxophone player Angelika Niescier and her partners Tomeka Reid (cello) and Savannah Harris (drums). The trio, known for its exhilarating intensity and captivating interplay, will perform a live set at the Rhizome DC. Angelika Niescier won the German Jazz Prize 2024.

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Online

Solidarity Surcharge | Article | Online

The Expensive Road to Unity

Following reunification in 1990, Germany had to undertake unprecedented efforts – above all in financial terms – to merge the two German states. The consequences can still be felt to this day. The German Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe will announce its highly anticipated ruling on the future of the solidarity surcharge on March 26, 2025. In GEGENÜBER, political expert and journalist Wolfgang Mulke writes about the history and the ongoing implications of the "Solidaritätszuschlag".

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March 1-31 | Streaming Film | Online

Bones and Names

In March, the Lots of Love movie series delves into the evolving dynamic between Boris and Jonathan. Their once-solid relationship is now showing signs of strain, as the actor and the writer find themselves drifting apart. This thoughtful and engaging film offers a sharp reflection on relationships and the ever-changing nature of life plans that require constant adjustment. Stream for free: 'Bones and Names', Germany, 2023, 109 min, dir. Fabian Stumm.

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German Courses and Exams

Try a Free German Class!

Thinking about learning German or finding the right course? Our free online group sessions give you a firsthand look at our teaching style. These trial classes, designed for beginners, also introduce you to our various course formats. No matter your level, you’ll discover how we teach, and which class suits you best. Come join us and have fun learning German!

Goethe Institut USA

Teens: Interested in Studying in Germany? Explore Study Bridge! 

Study Bridge (Studienbrücke) offers students with an interest in STEM careers a direct path to German university admission and prepares them for a successful transition from a US high school to a German university, as well as long-term success in their studies. To find out more, join one of the free virtual information sessions in February and March 2025.  

Various Dates & Locations | German Exams

German Language Exams 2025: Over 20 locations across the USA

The Goethe-Institut USA is excited to announce the new dates for upcoming language exams at over 20 locations across the USA! Whether you're looking to certify your proficiency, or simply challenge yourself on your German language journey, these exams are the perfect opportunity to showcase your language skills. For more details and to register, please visit our website or connect with our team through [email protected]. 

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Language Programs

Announcement for the SPARK for German workshop "Meet Gegenüber"

Canva

March 11, 3:00 PM | Workshop | Online

Meet GEGENÜBER

Learn more about how to incorporate transatlantic topics into your reading list, your professional research or your classroom. After a brief introduction of the online magazine Gegenüber, we would like to invite you to provide feedback and to offer suggestions on how you could use Gegenüber for your research and teaching. Open to everyone.

SCOLT/Canva

March 20-22 | Southern Conference of Language Teaching | Nashville, TN

SCOLT @ 60: A World Language Jam Session

Passionate about language learning and teaching German? Meet us at SCOLT in Nashville, TN! Representatives from the Goethe-Institut look forward to providing professional development, advocating for learning German in the U.S. and networking with the World Language Community.

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Transatlantic Rising Stars Project

The Goethe-Institut USA is looking for talented freelancers to join the team as we prepare a bid for the Transatlantic Rising Stars Project (TRSP). TRSP is focused on creating people-to-people programs within the cultural sector to empower European creative professionals. The goal is to foster mutual understanding, strengthen trust, and promote EU values and priorities within the United States. Apply until March 9.

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Klaus Krischok
Director
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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