Goethe-Institut Chicago

Film Screening | Part of Reeling44 - Chicago's LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
German with English subtitles

After fourteen years away, Hein returns to the remote North Sea Island where he grew up only to find that no one—not even his childhood friend Friedemann—recognizes him. As the close-knit community convenes a village court to determine whether he is truly who he claims to be, suspicion gives way to hostility and Hein’s sense of identity begins to unravel. Desperate to prove his past, he searches for evidence to validate his memories, only to confront a truth he has long denied. Blending mystery and psychological drama, this haunting tale, which won the Teddy Award Jury Prize at the Berlin Film Festival, explores memory, belonging, identity, and the personal cost of repressing one’s true self.

Please visit Reeling's website for ticket pricing.

Panel discussion, story hour & book swap | Celebrating Multilingual Families

In celebration of European Day of Languages, the Alliance Française is pleased to partner with fellow Chicago-based European Union National Institutes of Culture (EUNIC) to present a panel discussion on raising multilingual children.

During the panel discussion, children ages 0–12 are welcomed for a multilingual story hour in the cozy Brown Médiathèque.

After the program, the whole family is invited to the Eleanor Wood Prince Salon for complimentary café, croissants, and kid-friendly snacks.

Guests will have the opportunity to:

• continue the conversation with our panelists,
• connect with other families raising multilingual children,
• browse a selection of free used books in French, German, Spanish, and Lithuanian
• learn more about European cultures and the immigrant heritages of Chicago from our EUNIC partners

Children’s activities will be provided during the reception.

Doors at 12:30 pm. Program & story hour at 1:00.

Free & Open to the Public ($10 suggested donation)

Join us for a panel conversation exploring Chicago's punk history, the legacy of Wesley Willis, and the future of the scene. Bringing together artists, organizers, and longtime participants, the discussion will reflect on the venues, moments, and collaborations that have shaped Chicago punk.

Featured speakers include Francisco “Pancho” García, musician and co-founder of hardcore venue Casa Cafe; Kenn Goodman, musician and founder of Pravda, one of Chicago's longest running independent record labels; and Carla Winterbottom, artist and longtime friend and tour manager of Wesley Willis.