German Film Series | Good Bye Lenin! (2003)

Departmental Event

German Films Flyer

Start Date: Nov 07, 2024 - 12:30pm
End Date: Nov 07, 2024 - 02:30pm

Location: LLC Lab 4, Ortega Hall Room 143

Join us for a celebration of classic German cinema this November! We will be screening two iconic films that explore the intersections of humor, history, and political change.

  • "Good Bye Lenin!" (2003)
    Date & Time: Thursday, November 7th, 12:30 pm
    Location: Lab 4, Ortega Hall, Room 143
    This tragicomedy follows a young man, Alex, who goes to great lengths to protect his mother from the reality of East Germany's fall after she awakens from a coma.

  • "One, Two, Three" (1961)
    Date & Time: Monday, November 11th, 2:30 pm
    Location: Movie Room, Ortega Hall, Room 126
    Set during the Cold War in West Berlin, this fast-paced comedy satirizes both American capitalism and Soviet communism through the story of Coca-Cola executive C.R. MacNamara.

Both films will be followed by discussions on their historical and cultural context. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience German cinema at its best!

Click here to view the flyer!