Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

05/29/2026

Wed, 06/03/2026, 7pm
Exhibition Opening:
THREADS OF RESILIENCE
Multimedia Installation + Artitst Talk with Neococo Collective

Goethe-Institut LA Project Space,
1901 W 7th Str., Los Angeles, CA 90057
English language, Free admission

Join us, the artists and members of the Neococo Collective, community members, partners, and friends on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 from 7:00-9:30 PM for the opening reception and Artist Talk for the multimedia exhibition Threads of Resilience.

Curated by Amrita Thadani, founder of Neococo, Threads of Resilience is an exhibition that brings Neococo Collective’s mission to life through textile art. Featuring works created by immigrant and refugee women in the collective’s workforce development programs, the exhibit highlights how traditional craft can become a pathway to income, stability, and renewed identity. Each piece reflects not only skill and creativity, but the resilience of women navigating new beginnings. Through this exhibition, Neococo Collective invites the community to witness the connection between art and impact where every thread represents dignity, opportunity, and belonging.
Neococo Collective is a women-led, social enterprise creating equitable job opportunities for displaced, refugee, and immigrant women through the art of hand embroidery and handicrafts. Rooted in community, our work connects women’s talents with meaningful, dignified employment, restoring confidence, identity, and belonging through creativity.

Admission is free w/ RSVP. English language. All ages are welcome.
Light refreshments provided

PROGRAM:
6:30 PM Doors open.
7:00 PM Welcoming + Introduction
8:15 PM Artist Talk
9:30 PM End of Event

THREADS OF RESILIENCE is on view at the Goethe-Institut from JUNE 3rd - July 10th, 2026

During Office Hours: JUNE 3rd - July 10th, 2026
Tuesday–Thursdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Public transport is possible with the red line to MacArthur Park/Westlake stop. Using carpool or ride-share options are appreciated.

THREADS OF RESILIENCE is part of the Goethe-Institut's Neighborhood Interpretive Center project, a hyperlocal initiative of cultural programs that focus on and uplift the MacArthur Park/Westlake neighborhood and surrounding areas.

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05/27/2026

Thursday, 06/04/2026, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM,
BABYSTAR
Film + Discussion with Filmmaker Joscha Bongard

Goethe-Institut Los Angeles,
1901 W. 7th Str., Los Angeles, CA

Join us on Thursday, June 4th at the Goethe-Institut for special screening of BABYSTAR, the acclaimed satirical debut feature from "Face to Face with German Films" ambassador Joscha Bongard.
A discussion with Writer-Director Joscha Bongard following the screening.

German w/ english Subtitles
Free W/ RSVP
Admission is free with RSVP. Capacity is limited.
RSVP holders will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Light refreshments provided

SCHEDULE
6:30 PM - Doors open
7:00 PM - Introduction + 7:15 PM - Screening of BABYSTAR
9:00 PM - Discussion with Joscha Bongard
9:30 PM - End of Event

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Trailer: https://youtu.be/9wWop3l52KA?si=znoo8qn2GuUDdKLX

BABYSTAR
Germany, 2025, 102 Minutes, digital projection. In German with English subtitles.
Director: Joscha Bongard, Screenplay: Nicole Rüthers, Joscha Bongard, Cinematography: Jakob Sinsel, Editor: Emma Holzapfel, Wolfgang Purkhauser, Cast:
Maja Bons, Bea Brocks, Liliom Lewald, Joy Ewulu, Verena Altenberger, Maximilian Mundt, Producers: Lisa Purtscher, Lotta Schmelzer, Production Co.: LiseLotte Films GmbH (Ludwigsburg), in Co-Production with Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (Mainz) (Das kleine Fernsehspiel).


Since birth, 16-year-old Luca (Bons) has been the star of her parents’ social media influencer empire. Chris (Lewald) and Stella (Brocks) have documented their duaghter's every milestone, carefully curated for their millions of followers. When the couple announce plans for another child, the cracks in their seemingly perfect image begin to show, both off, andonline. Luca spirals into an emotional tailspin, rebelling against the role she’s been forced to play and realising how little of her life truly belongs to her. As the pressure mounts, she must decide whether to keep performing for the feed or reclaim her life beyond the spotlight.
A biting satirical drama, Babystar explores the rise of family influencing and the children who become both product and commodity.

Detailed info and RSVP: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/los/ver.cfm?event_id=27272788

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On their account “our_bright_life”, Stella and Chris have documented their meteoric rise from childless couple to wealthy social media moguls, with their now...

05/21/2026

Join us at the Gardena Cinema on Friday, May 29th for a special screening of Wolfgang Petersen's 1984 timeless classic, "The NeverEnding Story," based on Michael Ende's novel.

Fri, 05/29/2026, 7:30 PM
The NeverEnding Story
Screening + Meet & Greet, Discussion with actor Noah Hathaway
GARDENA CINEMA, Gardena, CA
Language: English, Ticket Price $40

Presented by Temple of Geek, this screening features a rare, live Q&A with Noah Hathaway, the actor who brought the heroic Atreyu to life.

Hosted by filmmaker and entertainment journalist Josh LaCount, Hathaway will share behind-the-scenes secrets, ranging from the technical marvels of the 1980s to the physical toll of bringing an epic quest to the big screen. DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM, FILM: 7:30 PM

The evening also includes additional fan events, like:
Meet Atreyu: All attendees will receive a pre-signed autographed 8×10 photo + meet & Greet + selfie with Noah Hathaway.
Authenticated Collectibles: Additional autographs will be available for purchase on-site, with SWAU Authentication present to provide professional services.
Cosplay Contest: Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters and take part in the cosplay contest. Winners will be selcted by Noah Hathayway and Temple of Geek's Maddie Morrow. Details + Sign up here!

THE NEVERENDING STORY
Germany, 1983-84, 99 Minutes, digital projection. In English.
Director: Wolfgang Petersen, Screenplay: Wolfgang Petersen & Herman Weigel, based on the novel by Michael Ende, Cinematography: Jost Vacano, Editor: Jane Seitz, Music: Klaus Doldinger, Giorgio Moroder (US-version), Cast: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Deep Roy, Tilo Prückner, Moses Gunn, Sydney Bromley, Patricia Hayes, Tami Stronach, Silvia Seidel. Producers: Bernd Eichinger, Bernd Schaefers, Dieter Geissler. Production Co.: Neue Constantin Film Produktion GmbH.

More info: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/los/ver.cfm?event_id=27280099

Also ... Psst ...!! We’re giving away 3 Pair of tickets courtesy of Gardena Cinema + Temple of Geek to see
THE NEVERENDING STORY at the Gardena Cinema via our Instagram Channel . Go there and throw your hat in the ring.

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05/11/2026

Join us and artist Boris Schaarschmidt on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 from 7-9:30 PM for the opening reception for the multi-media installation NOT A LIFESAVING DEVICE.

NOT A LIFESAVING DEVICE is comprised of a series of photographs and video art created by Los Angeles-based artist Boris Schaarschmidt in December 2023, during the Arctic Circle Expeditionary Residency aboard the sailing vessel Antigua.

As AI-generated images increasingly blur the boundaries between reality and fabrication, Schaarschmidt's works embrace that ambiguity: although they may appear artificial, they are entirely real. In the context of global warming, non-native species are increasingly moving into fragile ecosystems, symbolized here by an inflatable flamingo, an object radically out of place in the Arctic.

Simultaneously, the inflatable pool float references the rapid growth of tourism in polar regions, where leisure increasingly overlaps with vulnerability. The phrase "NOT A LIFESAVING DEVICE," printed by the manufacturer directly on the object itself functions as a literal safety warning and a symbolic statement: In moments of real emergency, this device offers no protection.

Admission is free w/ RSVP (Link in bio)
All ages are welcome.
Light refreshments provided

PROGRAM:
6:30 PM Doors open.
7:00 PM Welcoming + Introduction
8:15 PM Artist Talk
9:30 PM End of Event

THIS IS NOT A LIFE SAVING DEVICE is on view at the Goethe-Institut from May 14th - 28th, 2026

During Office Hours:
May 14th - 28th, 2026
Tuesday–Thursdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Public transport is possible with the red line to MacArthur Park/Westlake stop. Using carpool or ride-share options are appreciated.

Reception beverages generously provided by AMI Group.

Boris Schaarschmidt
is a German-born, Los Angeles-based internationally acclaimed filmmaker and artist. Since 2005, he has lived in Los Angeles.

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05/11/2026

Tue, 05/12/2026, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
EUROPEAN SHORT FILM NIGHT 2

Film + Discussion | Short films from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain

Location: Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles , Los Angeles, CA

Language
Various languages w/ English Subtitles
Free W/ RSVP

Join us for an evening of contemporary European cinema, celebrating Europe Day and the launch of the EUNIC Cluster Los Angeles.

This special program brings together a curated selection of short films from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain, offering a snapshot of today’s European storytelling. Each film engages with the theme of truth, moving across genres and aesthetics to reflect the diversity, creativity, and shared cultural dialogue that shape Europe today.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with experts from the film and cultural sectors, and will continue with a reception featuring national specialties from the participating countries.

Organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, in cooperation with the Consulates of Austria, Belgium, and Poland, as well as the Goethe-Institut and the Instituto Cervantes, this evening forms part of the European Short Film Nights series presented by the EUNIC Cluster Los Angeles.

Film Lineup:
Glendale Paradise by Boris Schaarschmidt | Germany
Oloresby Alba Esquinas | Spain
Bellissima by Alessandro Capitani | Italy
Piece by Piece by Reza Rasouli | Austria
Sibling by Laura Van Passel | Belgium
Coléoptère by Martin Gouzou | France
Dancingin the Corner by Jan Bujnowski | Poland

Admission is free with RSVP. Capacity is limited.
RSVP holders will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/european-short-film-night-tickets-1987846282743

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04/23/2026

What an inspiring day at UCLA! 🇺🇸✨
At the ELTS Job Fair, we had the chance to connect with so many curious students and educators, share insights into the work of the Goethe-Institut, and talk about future paths in language, culture, and international exchange. Our booth was buzzing all day – full of energy, great conversations, and new connections. 🌍
Thanks to everyone who stopped by – we’re excited for what’s ahead!

04/10/2026

WE'RE HIRING!
The Goethe-Institut Los Angeles has an opening for a
PROJECT ASSISTANT
Part- time position (50%) = 20 hours/week.

Full job details and application info:
https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/ueb/kar/laa.html

04/08/2026

Wed, 04/15/2026, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM,
AMRUM
Directed by Fatih Akin
Screening + Discussion with Director of Photography Karl Walter Lindenlaub

Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Language: German w/ English Subtitles
Free W/ RSVP

Join us and our partners from KinoLorber on Wednesday, April 15th at the Goethe-Institut for special "Sneak Preview" screening of multi-award-winning German Auteur Fatih Akin's film AMRUM, prior to the film's US theatrical release on April 17th.
The screening is followed by a discussion with Director of Photography, Karl Walter Lindenlaub (ASC, BVK).
Admission is free with RSVP. Capacity is limited.
RSVP holders will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Light refreshments provided

SCHEDULE
6:30 PM - Doors open
7:00 PM - Introduction + 7:15 PM - Screening of AMRUM
8:45 PM - Discussion with Karl Walter Lindenlaub
9:30 PM - End of Event

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

AMRUM
Germany, 2025, 93 Minutes, digital projection. In German with English subtitles.
Director: Fatih Akin, Screenplay: Fatih Akin and Hark Bohm, Cinematography: Karl Winter Lindenlaub, Editor: Andrew Bird, Cast: Jasper Billerbeck, Kian Köppke, Laura Tonke, Diane Kruger, Detlev Buck, Matthias Schweighöfer. Producers: Fatih Akin
Herman Weigel, Production Co.: Bombero International GmbH & Co KG i.G. (Hamburg), Warner Bros. Filmproduktion GmbH (Hamburg).

It is the Spring of 1945 on the German island of Amrum, a remote outpost in the North Sea. The front is far away, and 12-year-old Nanning (newcomer Jasper Billerbeck) spends his days working the nearby farm and his nights fishing, helping his mother to feed their family. Despite the hardship, life on the beautiful, windswept isle seems idyllic. When their anti-fascist neighbor Tessa (Diane Kruger) mentions to Nanning that the war will soon be over, the boy – too young to understand the political implications – is pleased to imagine that his father, a N**i officer, might soon be coming home. But his mother Hille (Laura Tonke) is a true believer, and word of Germany’s imminent defeat sends her into decline. One day from her sick bed, she wishes for white bread, butter and honey, near impossible luxuries on Amrum which Nanning innocently tries to find for her. But as he sets off on his quest, he learns from his neighbors that the enemy is far closer than he imagined.
From Golden Globe Award-winning filmmaker Fatih Akin (In the Fade, Head-On) and lensed by internationally acclaimed cinematographer Karl Winter Lindenlaub, whose stunning visual language captures the beauty of the rugged North Sea island, Amrum is a tender coming-of-age tale about the loss of innocence set against the waning days of the Second World War.

Winner of the Bavarian Film Award 2026 for Best Film.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/XAYwKlm-G1M?si=SGqp4100kDOodM5q

Discussion following with: Karl Walter Lindenlaub
Director of Photography
Karl Walter Lindenlaub studied his craft at the Academy of Television & Film in Munich (HFF) and at England’s renowned National Film and Television School. He is a Member of the Board of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), and a member of the German Society of Cinematographers (BVK). Throughout his career hae has worked on projects with filmmakers Michael Caton-Jones (ROB ROY, THE JACKAL and CITY BY THE SEA), Wayne Wang (MAID IN MANHATTAN, BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE), Garry Marshall (THE PRINCESS DIARIESS, GEORGIA RULES), Jon Avnet (UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL, RED CORNER) and fellow German Roland Emmerich, with whom he has collaborated seven times, including Emmerich’s sci-fi epics INDEPENDENCE DAY and STARGATE, as well as UNIVERSAL SOLDIER and MOON 44 (German Camera Award). Lindenlaub also shot the series FOR ALL MANKIND (Apple+), the first season of HALO (Showtime /Amblin Entertainment), the 13-part series COSMOS with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and was nominated for an Emmy for the cinematography on the two-part television movie HOUDINI, directed by Uli Edel, starring Adrien Brody.

More info, RSVP link, trailer:

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In theaters April 17.It is the Spring of 1945 on the German island of Amrum, a remote outpost in the North Sea. The front is far away, and 12-year-old Nannin...

04/01/2026

Film + Discussion / Wed, 04/08/2026, 7:00 PM-9:45 PM
TURNING TABLES | (Klandestin)
|Screening + Discussion with actress Banafshe Hourmazdi

Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
1901 W. 7th Str. /Suite A/B
Los Angeles, CA 90057
German w/ English Subtitles, Free W/ RSVP

Join us on Wednesday, April 8th at the Goethe-Institut for special screening of Angelina Maccarone's award-winning film TURNING TABLES (KLANDESTIN), followed by a discussion with actress Banafshe Hourmazdi.

Admission is free with RSVP. Capacity is limited.
RSVP holders will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Light refreshments provided

SCHEDULE
6:30 PM - Doors open
7:00 PM - Introduction + 7:15 PM - Screening of KLANDESTIN
9:15 PM - Discussion with Banafshe Hourmazdi
9:45 PM - End of Event

Detailed info, trailer and RSVP link:
https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/los/ver.cfm?event_id=27244042

03/19/2026

What a night! 🌟
Yesterday marked the kickoff of our EUNIC L.A. Short Film Screening Series 🎬
It was incredible having European filmmakers in town — sharing their insights on the process, the industry, and their impressions. 🇪🇺
A huge thank you to the amazing crowd, the Honorary Consulate of Sweden, and SEEfest for making it all possible! 🇸🇪🇧🇬🇩🇪