In the 1950s, countries in Europe began drawing close together in areas of common interest. The European Union which was established in 1992 grows steadily stronger, making integration very appealing. Yet this doesn’t mean that Europe has one unique culture. Nowadays, thousands of views, ideas, impressions, tastes, pictures and thoughts enrich Europeans.  What are these thoughts? What are the topics and themes? What do we (not) see?

In connection with Europe Day (May 9), this assortment of short films from various member states gives an impression of today’s movie art throughout the European Union.

The festival is held at the

Goethe-Institut Washington
812 Seventh Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

The films have English subtitles and are mostly presented on DVD. No Charge.
RSVP to 202-289-1200 ext. 176

Monday, May 7, 6:30 pm

Austria
The Mozart Minute
2006, 30 min., Director: 28 international filmmakers
This movie is a multifaceted sampler of formal and textual views of Mozart and his influence on modern society, art and culture.

Czech Republic: The Bead (Perlička)

Finland: The Opportunist

Germany: Dead, at the Moment (Zur Zeit verstorben)

Hungary: Before Dawn

Italy: Ignotus

Tuesday, May 8, 6:30 pm

Lithuania: The Lithuanian Beauty (Lietuviškos grožybės)

Portugal: Tragic Story with Happy Ending (História Trágica com Final Feliz)

Romania: Humanitarian Aid (Ajutoare umanitare)

Slovenia: (A) torsion ((A)torzija)

Spain: Éramos pocos

Estonia: Zen through Garbage (Zen läbi prügi)