October 8, 10 and 15, 2024

Explore the lasting impact of war on societies and the multi-generational trauma it leaves behind with GOETHE FILMS: Aftermath: Echoes of War. This October, we highlight three classic films from the New German Cinema movement, featuring visionary directors like Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Alexander Kluge, and Wim Wenders. Their groundbreaking work delves into the personal and societal aftermath of conflict, shedding light on resilience, identity, and the search for meaning.

• Oct 8: The Marriage of Maria Braun (+ Kluge´s Song of Medea)

• Oct 10: Yesterday Girl (+ Kluge’s Song of Medea)

• Oct 15: Wings of Desire

BONUS: Enjoy an expanded online collection of recent German films on post-migrant war experiences, streaming free from 1 Oct – 3 Nov 2024 on Toronto.Goethe-on-Demand.de (available in the USA and Canada).

Tickets: $10 at TIFF online on Ticketmaster, at the TIFF box office or by phone 1-888-258-8433.

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