SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2014 PROGRAMME
OVERVIEW WHEN
WHAT & WHERE
04/09/2014
THURSDAY FILM: IMMIGRANT LIFE IN EUROPE ALMANYA - WILLKOMMEN IN DEUTSCHLAND
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- EXHIBITION EAGLE AFRICA PHILIP METZ
05/10/2014 06/09/2014
CAKE PARTY MEETS FLEA MARKET
12/09/2014
THE BIGSHOTS CD LAUNCH @ UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
18/09/2014
THURSDAY FILM: IMMIGRANT LIFE IN EUROPE COLOR OF THE OCEAN/ DIE FARBE DES OZEANS
23/09/2014
ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL ACCRA
27/09/2014
HERITAGE AFRICA SHOW
16/10/2014
THURSDAY FILM: IMMIGRANT LIFE IN EUROPE WHEN WE LEAVE DIE FREMDE
/ / - OKTOBERFEST 18/10/2014 / / - I LUV AFRICA FILM FESTIVAL ILAFF 25/10/2014 30/10/2014
/ / 08/11/2014
THURSDAY FILM: AFRICAN URBAN LIFE AFRICAN METROPOLIS SHORT FILMS - GHANA INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR GHANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR CENTRE
13/11/2014
THURSDAY FILM: AFRICAN URBAN LIFE NAIROBI HALF LIFE
27/11/2014
THURSDAY FILM: AFRICAN URBAN LIFE LAGOS - NOTIZEN EINER STADT
06/12/2014
CHRISTMAS MARKET
REGULARS:
FLEA MARKET THURSDAY FILM OPEN MIC JAZZ JAM WITH GOETHE BAR&GRILL WRITER’S PROJECT OF GHANA DISCOVER GERMANY ONLINE
THURSDAY FILM
IMMIGRANT LIFE IN EUROPE: ALMANYA - WILLKOMMEN IN DEUTSCHLAND 04/09/2014, 7PM GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA In September and October
we will be showing three different films
that address life of immigrants in Europe and show the difficulties as well as the bloom sides. Yasemin Samdereli | 9
| 9 min.
Hüseyin Yilmaz moved from
Turkey to Germany. Later his wife and children also followed him. Now as the entire clan is going for a vacation at the place of origin, he is telling his granddaughter the
Image: Beta Film GmbH
family story in a humorous and
warmly way. Where their real home is, is a question that everybody needs to answer themselves.
EXHIBITION
EAGLE AFRICA BY PHILIP METZ / / - / / GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA Eagle Africa is a multimedia art project
by
German-Ghanaian
artist Philip Metz, which examines the colonial history of Germany in Ghana
through
video,
and
photography,
installation.
The
project is now resulting in an Image: Philip Metz
exhibition that is being presented
at the Goethe-Institut. Adler Afrika/ Eagle Africa is an art project that tries to reconnect the dots of Ghana’s and Germany’s common history. The project is focused on Busua, a small town at the coast of Ghana and the historical site of Großfriedrichsburg, a fort in Ghana founded by the Brandenburgian elector Friedrich von der Groeben who is known as a particularly violent colonial aggressor. The fort became relevant to the fate of many of the around Brandenburg.
,
people who were sold off into slavery in
FOOD
CAKE PARTY MEETS FLEA MARKET /
06/
,
AM - PM
GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA We at the Goethe-Institut Ghana believe that a time where friends and family can come together and enjoy all kinds of tasty cakes is an event in life worth experiencing. Therefore we are hosting our second Cake Party, which is going to be even better than the first one! For only
GHS you can enjoy all kinds of delicious
cakes!
Image: Raphael Geldner
CONCERT
ALBUM LAUNCH: THE GHANA BIGSHOTS 12/09/2014, 8PM UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS The Ghana Big Shots are launching
their
new
production
Tu
international Na
Me
CD Nsa !
Come and join a wonderful blend of New Ghana Music. It comes with a variety of new sounds and dance. The Big Shots just returned from a tour in Germany and the Netherlands and are now proud
Image: The Ghana Bigshots
to present their music to their homecountry’s audience.
THURSDAY FILM
IMMIGRANT LIFE IN EUROPE: COLOR OF THE OCEAN DIE FARBE DES OZEANS 18/09/2014, 7PM GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA Maggie Peren |
| 9 min.
Color of the Ocean dramatically connects the lives of three unrelated individuals: Jose, a hardened cop; Nathalie, a naive tourist; and Zola, an undocumented African refugee. Their stories are deftly interwoven together with the tough issues of illegal immigration. The struggle to do the right thing places issues of responsibility, compassion and moral duty at the heart of an utterly compelling human drama.
FILM FESTIVAL
ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL ACCRA 23/09/2014, 7PM GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA The
th Edition of the Environmental Film Festival
Accra (EFFA) is taking place from
9th -
th
September in different locations in Accra. There will be free public screenings of environmental films as part of the celebration of the Festival. Visit www.effaccra.org for more information. Image: EFFA
DANCE SHOW
HERITAGE AFRICA DANCE REALITY SHOW 27/09/2014, TBA GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA The Heritage Africa Dance Reality Show was instituted three years ago by
Clement Ablorh Kommey’s Clecomax Multimedia. In
in pairs
dancers
performed indigenous Ghanaian pieces and made short
relevant presentations on the dances to a panel of judges on the show. Look forward to another amazing show this year!
THURSDAY FILM
IMMIGRANT LIFE IN EUROPE: WHEN WE LEAVE DIE FREMDE 16/10/2014, 7PM GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA Feo Aladag |
|
9 min.
German-born Umay flees her oppressive marriage in Istanbul, taking Image: Telepool GmbH München
her
young
son
Cem
with her. She hopes to find a
better life with her family in Berlin, but her family is trapped in their conventions, torn between their love for her and the traditional values of their community. Ultimately they decide to return Cem to his father in Turkey. To keep her son, Umay is forced to move again. She finds the inner strength to build a new life for herself and Cem, but her need for her family’s love drives her to a series of ill-fated attempts at reconciliation...
FESTIVITY
OKTOBERFEST / / - / / GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA In October we are presenting a very traditional piece of German culture to you: we are celebrating the Oktoberfest from Bavaria, Germany here in Accra! With a lot of music and nice food to enjoy! Image: Getty Images/HSVRS
FILM FESTIVAL
I LUV AFRICA ILAFF
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/ / - / / GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA
ILAFF
is presented by RWUL (Reel Worldwide Underground Link) and
celebrates the work of independent filmmakers of African descent from around the world. This year’s theme is: Connecting the Diaspora showing films from filmmakers with diverse backgrounds. ILAFF is not about just about films highlighting Africa, but rather about authentic stories from artists of African descent and giving them a platform to share their work with an international audience. I Luv Africa (ILAFF
) in Ghana will be a three day event this year with
screenings, workshops, and special promotional events along with a wrap party. RWUL’s main role is to make ILAFF an annual platform for local filmmakers in Ghana to present their work and to grow within the industry. Visit http://luvafricafilmfest.weebly.com/filmmakers.html for more information.
THURSDAY FILM
AFRICAN URBAN LIFE: AFRICAN METROPOLIS SHORT FILMS 30/10/2014, 7PM GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA In October and November
our Thursday Films are focusing on African
urban life. We will be screening productions from African countries and
Image: African Metropolis
Germany which depict different aspects of life in African metropolises.
African Metropolis is a compilation of six short fiction films, set in six major African cities, a unique partnership towards new African cinema. We will be showing three of the productions, taking place in Cairo, Dakar and Johannesburg telling urban tales about life in African metropolises THE CAVE Ahmed Ghoneimy | Cairo |
:
min.
In a changing world, fitting in is the hardest thing to do. L’ AUTRE FEMME / THE OTHER WOMAN Marie KA | Dakar |
: 9 min.
A housewife in her fifties discovers her true self when she has to accept her husband’s second wife into her home. BEREA Vincent Moloi | Johannesburg |
:
min.
Alone in his high-rise apartment, Aaron Zukerman’s Berea is long gone, but the old man has one last link to the here and now - a weekly visit from a beautiful stranger.
TRADE FAIR
GHANA INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 4/ / 4 - 8/ / 4 GHANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR CENTRE Once again it is book fair time a time to celebrate our culture and knowledge, to celebrate the book. The Organising Committee cordially invites you the
th
edition of the Ghana International Book Fair (GIBF) scheduled for th Image: Goethe-Insitut/Loredana La Rocca
th November
at the
Ghana International Trade Fair Centre, Accra.
This year’s theme is: E-Books: A New Tool for Promoting Literacy and Global Development A Reading Nation is a Winning Nation Goethe-Institut Ghana will be presenting itself together with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with an exhibition stand. We are looking forward to your visit at our stand!
THURSDAY FILM
AFRICAN URBAN LIFE: NAIROBI HALF LIFE 13/11/2014, 7PM GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA Tosh Gitonga |
|
min
A young aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming
an
accomplished
actor one day, and in pursuit Image: One Fine Day Films
of this and the chagrin of his
brother and parents, he makes his way to Nairobi the city of opportunity. He quickly understands why Nairobi is nicknamed Nairrobery as he is robbed of all his money and belongings and left alone in a city where he doesn’t know a soul. Luck or the lack of it brings him face to face with the city’s criminals and forms a friendship with a small time crook who takes him in. He is quickly drawn into a world of crime as he struggles to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.
THURSDAY FILM
AFRICAN URBAN LIFE: LAGOS - NOTIZEN EINER STADT 27/11/2014, 7PM GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA About
million people are living in
Lagos today, it is the biggest African town south from Cairo, Egypt and characterized by a rapid growth. Hundred of migrants are moving daily to the megacity to start a new life. Jens Wenkel, who lived and worked Image: GI Lagos/ Herrenbrück +
for Doctors Without Borders in Lagos,
Mücke-Niesytka Filmproduktion GbR
followed the rythm of the city and shows the everyday problems as well
as the optimism of its inhabitants. The film is catching the sound of the metropolis, which is
characterized by the musical legacy of Fela Kuti. His
son, Femi Kuti, is one of the protagonists of this film.
MARKET
CHRISTMAS MARKET WITH LIVE MUSIC 06/12/2014 GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA On Saturday the th of December the Goethe-Institut Ghana organizes a Christmas Market just like in the last years. We are going to have a lot of vendors for handicraft and food. If you need some Christmas presents you can finde some for sure. Besides the market we’ll have live performances and the Goethe Bar&Grill will be open for you to get some snacks and refreshments.
Image: Getty Images/Tom Bonaventure
LIBRARY
JOIN THE LIBRARY
In the library you’ll find an up-to-date selection of printed and audiovisual media both in German and English to keep you informed about latest trends and current issues in Germany. We also offer you internet access! We can offer you: ) German literature in German and English ) African literature in German and English ) Books about Germany ) Books about Culture (i.e. art, film, photography, theatre, music) ) German movies on DVD ) German music on CD ) Literature for Children and Young Adults ) German language books ) Reference books and dictionaries ) German magazines ) Further: General knowledge, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medicine, Technology, Geography Opening hours: Mon - Thur Fri
- pm am - pm
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LANGUAGE COURSES
INCREASE IN PRICES
TERM DATES: OCTOBER - DECEMBER REGISTRATION: / / 4- / / GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA
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New Course Prices Increase of the course fees with effect from
. October
.
We have to increase the course fees of all our German courses due to the depreciation of the Cedi! COURSES FOR SPOUSES A Starter Class
GHS*
(For those who have difficulty in reading&writing) A Spouses afternoon
GHS + book
A Assisted (Additional Tutorial)
GHS*
GHS*
GENERAL COURSES A / A / B morning/afternoon:
GHS + books
GHS*
A . / A . and A . / A . weekend/evening
GHS + book
B . / B . / C . / C . evening:
GHS + book
*Administration fee (once):
GHS
Dictionary:
GHS
GHS* GHS*
Examinations: internal / external A +A :
GHS /
GHS
B :
GHS /
GHS
B :
GHS /
GHS
C :
GHS /
GHS
Exam Agenda (Registration two weeks before date) A
October
A
October
/ December / December
B
October
/ December
B
October
Self-study materials for all levels are available at our library and information centre. Course participants have free access to all media and internet service.
EVENTS
GOETHE-INSTITUT REGULARS
EVERY MONTH GOETHE-INSTITUT GHANA
FLEA MARKET EVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, 10AM-5PM The Open Air Stock Exchange offers a unique shopping experience. On the grounds of Goethe-Institut Ghana, selected stands and artisans offer everything the heart could wish for: organic herbs, jewellery, beads, clothes, bread, home-made pasta and a lot more.
THURSDAY FILM EVERY TWO WEEKS ON THURSDAY, PM Goethe-Institut shows films in a range from drama to documentary to shorts covering specific topics. Come and enjoy a nice film with us.
OPEN MIC JAZZ JAM WITH GOETHE BAR&GRILL EVERY 2ND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, 7PM Goethe Bar&Grill’s Russ has a deep love for jazz music he wants to share. He is organizing the monthly Open Mic Jazz Jam at GoetheInstitut where you can perform or just listen to music and enjoy some kebabs and burgers.
WRITERS PROJECT OF GHANA EVERY LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7PM In cooperation with Writers Project of Ghana, Goethe-Institut organizes monthly readings by Ghanaian and other African authors. Writers will read, talk and discuss and books will be on sale.
BILINGUAL ROUNDTABLE
DISCOVER GERMANY ONLINE EVERY LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 3PM Discover Germany Online is a monthly information session at the Goethe Library. We will show you some useful websites and how to do online research about universities, weather, accomodation and a lot more concerning life in Germany.
Front cover photo: Goethe-Institut/ Bernhard Ludewig
EVERY LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, 4PM-5PM The Tandemstammtisch is to meet people and discuss topics that are of interest to everybody. The discussion will be in English and German. In this way people will be addressed who enjoy speaking English or German and who have reached B level in both languages.
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Library & Information Center Monday to Thursday
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Language Departement Monday / Tuesday / Thursday am noon / pm Wednesday / Friday am noon / pm - pm Kids Course: / - / every other Saturday Twi Course: / - / (Tue/Thu) Registration: / - / language@accra.goethe.org
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Goethe Bar&Grill Monday to Friday from - pm
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Cafeteria & Canteen Monday - Friday
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STUDY AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY The DAAD Information Center holds a monthly Introductory Session on Study and Research Opportunities in Germany. Participation in this session is free of charge but mandatory prior to visiting the Information Center for individual consultation. Anyone planning to study or do research in Germany is welcome to attend the Introductory Session. The Introductory Session will be held on the st Thursday of every month (unless otherwise stated) between pm and . pm at the Goethe Institut (inner courtyard). The events in this programme are in partnership with:
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