UNESCO, CBAAC to celebrate 40th anniversary of FESTAC 77

“Hope in my Heart: The May Ayim Story” is a moving documentary about the life and untimely death of Ghanaian-German poet, academic and political personality May Ayim. Ayim was one of the founders of the Black German Movement, and her research on the history of Afro-Germans, but also her political poetry, made her known in Germany and other countries.
Ayim wrote in the tradition of oral poetry and felt a strong connection to other black poets of the diaspora. Poetry gave her an opport

Audre Lorde - the Berlin Years 1984 to 1992 documents Audre Lorde's influence on the German political and cultural scene during a decade of profound social change, a decade that brought about the fall of the Berlin Wall and the re-unification of East and West Germany. This chronicles an untold chapter of Lorde’s life: her empowerment of Afro-German women, as she challenged white women to acknowledge the significance of their white privilege and to deal with difference in constructive ways.

“Hope in my Heart: The May Ayim Story” is a moving documentary about the life and untimely death of Ghanaian-German poet, academic and political personality May Ayim. Ayim was one of the founders of the Black German Movement, and her research on the history of Afro-Germans, but also her political poetry, made her known in Germany and other countries.
Ayim wrote in the tradition of oral poetry and felt a strong connection to other black poets of the diaspora. Poetry gave her an opport

“How did we come to accept ‘the fatalistic logic of the unassailable position of English in our literature’, in our culture, in our politics?”   Join us as we delve into Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's profound question from his book ‘Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature.’   We will be discussing wa Thiong'o's argument for the revitalization and celebration of indigenous languages in African Literature as a me

In the early 1960s, the so-called guest workers from Anatolia and other parts of Turkey were recruited by the Federal Republic of Germany. From the beginning, there was something that always accompanied them and was part of their culture: their music – a piece of home in a foreign land. Over the years, independent musical directions developed in Germany that did not exist in this form in their mother country.Cem Kaya's rousing documentary celebrates 60 years of musical culture of migrants

In her documentary, Serpil Turhan follows three Kurdish women from different generations over a period of three years. All three women live in Berlin. In the film they talk about their longing for belonging, homeland and freedom and give deep insights into their feelings and thoughts. Against the backdrop of political changes in Turkey, "Köy" tells the story of the decisions the three women make for themselves. (Source: filmportal) 

When Xhafer finds a dead rat hanging from the gate in front of his home, it is immediately clear to him that his racist colleagues could be behind it. Every occurrence, every word, every gesture is taken as evidence. Xhafer’s uneasiness grows every day. His German wife Nora is tired of him playing the race card all the time. Do his colleagues simply dislike him? Or is there more to their hostility? Is this all in his mind or is it the actual reality? 

A story about re-discovering one’s past and building a future together. 
Parvis, the son of exiled Iranians, copes with life in his small hometown by indulging himself with pop culture, Grindr dates, and raves. After being caught shoplifting, he is sentenced to community service at a refugee shelter where he meets siblings Banafshe and Amon, who have fled Iran. As a romantic attraction between Parvis and Amon grows, the fragile relationship between the three is put to a test. They fin

Out of nowhere, Katja's life falls apart when her husband Nuri and little son Rocco are killed in a bomb attack. Her friends and family try to give her the support she needs, and Katja somehow manages to make it through the funeral. But the mind-numbing search for the perpetrators and reasons behind senseless killing complicate Katja's painful mourning, opening wounds and doubts. Danilo, a lawyer and Nuri's best friend, represents Katja in the eventual trial against the two suspects: a young cou

In the early 1960s, the so-called guest workers from Anatolia and other parts of Turkey were recruited by the Federal Republic of Germany. From the beginning, there was something that always accompanied them and was part of their culture: their music – a piece of home in a foreign land. Over the years, independent musical directions developed in Germany that did not exist in this form in their mother country.Cem Kaya's rousing documentary celebrates 60 years of musical culture of migrants

A thriller about a woman's love for her family beyond death.Out of nowhere, Katja's life falls apart when her husband Nuri and little son Rocco are killed in a bomb attack. Her friends and family try to give her the support she needs, and Katja somehow manages to make it through the funeral. But the mind-numbing search for the perpetrators and reasons behind senseless killing complicate Katja's painful mourning, opening wounds and doubts. Danilo, a lawyer and Nuri's best friend, represents Katja

Come learn Tips and Tricks for the Goethe-Institut B1 ExaminationAre you moving to Germany permanently?  And have registered to write the upcoming Goethe-Institut Examination?
Join us for an examination strategies, preparation workshop and mock text.  You may join us for an examination training where you can: Learn tips and tricks for the examination Solidify your examination preparation Learn common mistakes to avoid during the examination Have a mock practice to give your prepar

Come learn Tips and Tricks for the Goethe-Institut B2 ExaminationAre you moving to Germany permanently?  And have registered to write the upcoming Goethe-Institut Examination?
Join us for an examination strategies, preparation workshop and mock text.  You may join us for an examination training where you can: Learn tips and tricks for the examination. Solidify your examination preparation. Learn common mistakes to avoid during the examination. Have a mock practice to give your pre

Come learn Tips and Tricks for the Goethe-Institut B2 ExaminationAre you moving to Germany permanently?  And have registered to write the upcoming Goethe-Institut Examination?
Join us for an examination strategies, preparation workshop and mock text.  You may join us for an examination training where you can: Learn tips and tricks for the examination. Solidify your examination preparation. Learn common mistakes to avoid during the examination. Have a mock practice to give your pre

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Our virtual journey next takes us to two of Germany's best-known northern cities - Hamburg and Bremen. Logistics, trade and the food industry dominate both cities, especially thanks to their harbours. Hamburg attracts visitors with its diverse cultural offerings and specialities such as pears, French rolls and fish. Bremen attracts visitors with the landmark of the Bremen Town Musicians and the historic city centre.Together with the Welcome Centre Hamburg, the Bremen Economic D

 Are you moving to Germany permanently?  And have registered to write the upcoming Goethe-Institut Examination?
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 Are you moving to Germany permanently?  And have registered to write the upcoming Goethe-Institut Examination?
Join us for an examination strategies, preparation workshop and mock text.  You may join us for an examination training where you can: Learn tips and tricks for the examination. Solidify your examination preparation. Learn common mistakes to avoid during the examination. Have a mock practice to give your preparation a boost Registration form

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