Do you also have interesting propositions? Would you like to participate? Please contact us at info@bgdv.be. (Belgischer Germanisten- und Deutschlehrerverband) or at wochefuerdeutsch@gmail.com. We would be delighted to have you with us!
The gritty, kinetic, and visionary film style of Roland Klick is ready to be rediscovered. After working with international stars such as Mario Adorf and Dennis Hopper, Klick achieved international success and became a cult figure. Yet, after directing only six feature films, he mysteriously vanished from the scene. The story of an uncompromising filmmaker. […]
Little Emil has his bicycle stolen by a traveler wearing a bowler hat. Together with a gang of friends, he sets out to chase the crook, who turns out to be a dangerous bandit. Based on a screenplay by Billy Wilder, this is the most beautiful adaptation of this classic of German children’s literature. Gerhard […]
Since the end of May 2021, the new district office has been located in Harmoniepark. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the history of this neighbourhood, formerly known as the “German quarter”. Although it was not the largest foreign community, the ‘German colony’ in Antwerp was undoubtedly the most visible around 1900. […]
“Only Flowers” is full of questions about play and fun, about death and transience, about universes that exist or those that do not yet exist. Young people from East Belgium are the ones asking these questions. Questions that often remain unanswered. This children’s theatre piece is a playful and dance-like performance revolving around the boundless […]
Roland Klick’s first feature film is a critique of bourgeois postwar German society, offering a subtle approach to political criticism through feelings and emotions. It is free of the influences of the moderate or radical left that shaped the work of other young German filmmakers of the time, who approached political critique in the form […]
German-language Premiere: “Only Flowers” – AGORA Theater “Only Flowers” is filled with questions about play and joy, about death and transience, about universes that exist or those that do not yet exist. Young people from East Belgium are the ones asking these questions. Questions that often remain unanswered. This children’s theatre piece is a playful […]
In the music-theatre performance “SPLASH!”, everything revolves around water. Water as the source of life, which we associate with primal power, beauty, and fascination – but also with joy and fun. Yet, the careless use of this precious resource is also part of the story of water – a story inseparably linked to our own. […]
Speech is golden– Active Speaking Support in the DaF Classroom How can we encourage our learners simply to start speaking — without fear, without striving for perfection, but with enjoyment and real language progress? This training day is packed with fresh ideas for breaking down speaking inhibitions and motivating learners to use the language actively. […]
Talking is golden - active speech development in the GFL classroom How do we get our learners to just start talking - without fear, without perfection, but with fun and real language gain? This training day is full of fresh ideas on how to break down speaking inhibitions and motivate learners to actively use the […]
The Boy Is Gone: East Belgium in the 1940s A little boy dreams of soaring through the skies as a pilot. He joins a gliding club where he spends his free time, while all around him in Europe, a war rages whose full scope he can hardly comprehend. As a child, director Christoph Bohn finds […]
Attention fairy tale fans: As part of the ‘Week for German’ at the library Het Predikheren in Mechelen on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 4.00 to 5.00 p.m., you will be offered a merry fairy tale hour. To mark the 50th anniversary of the “Märchenstrasse”, the German Embassy of Brussels and the German National Tourist […]
Contacts : Gerhard Salbeck/Brigitte Anselme
After a brief overview of the Belgian Broadcasting Corporation’s development and range of services, we will tour the radio studios, the television studio, and the TV control room.Prior registration is recommended. Contact person: Sylke Tegtmeier, s.tegtmeier@brf.be
After some information on the development and product range of Belgian Radio, we will visit the radio studios, the television studio and the TV control room. Prior registration is required. Contact: Sylke Tegtmeier, s.tegtmeier@brf.be
A little boy dreams of soaring through the skies as a pilot. He joins a gliding club where he spends his free time, while all around him in Europe, a war rages whose full scale he can hardly grasp. As a child, director Christoph Bohn discovers a photo of his father in uniform inside a […]
Learning German while having fun is the aim of these workshops, which are organised by the German Embassy, the Embassy of Liechtenstein, dasKULTURforum Antwerpen and the Junges THEATER Liechtenstein in secondary schools in Liège, Antwerp and Brussels. In these workshops, students learn the basics of theatre techniques, body language and expression with the help of […]
Together with Les Grignoux, we are presenting Christian Petzold’s new film Miroirs No. 3, which had its world premiere this year in the "Quinzaine des Cinéastes" section at the Cannes Film Festival, where it was met with great enthusiasm. Christian Petzold is regarded as one of the most prominent auteur filmmakers of our time and […]
As part of the Week for German, the Institute of German Language and Literature at Ghent University is organizing a German film evening. We will be screening “Zwei zu Eins” (2024) by Natja Brunckhorst. The film “Zwei zu Eins” tells the story of Maren, Robert and Volker, who in the summer of 1990 discover millions […]
The duo “Adrenaline & Placebo” pairs upbeat feel-good music with subtle linguistic humor in sparkling cabaret numbers to help unwind tension. At the Goethe-Institut Brussels, the passionate musician and the singer-songwriter present a show featuring two voices, accordion, and guitar/banjo. For one evening, they take the audience on a train journey with “Deutsche Wahn AG.” […]
On 9 October 2025, the German Embassy in Brussels and the German National Tourist Board (GNTB*) invite you to an entertaining and informative evening about Germany as a travel destination. Lisa Berendsen, head of the German National Tourist Board's mission abroad in Brussels, will provide exciting insights into Germany as a travel destination: from nature […]
On 9 October 2025, the German Embassy of Brussels and the Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus (DZT*) invite you to an entertaining and informative evening about Germany as a travel destination. Lisa Berendsen, the head of the Representation Office of the German Centre for Tourism in Belgium will give exciting insights into the travel destination ‘Germany’: […]
Learning German while having fun is the aim of these workshops, which are organised by the German Embassy, the Embassy of Liechtenstein, dasKULTURforum Antwerpen and the Junges THEATER Liechtenstein in secondary schools in Liège, Antwerp and Brussels. In these workshops, students learn the basics of theatre techniques, body language and expression with the help of […]
Make connections, exchange languages, and raise a glass together – sounds like a cultural cocktail you don’t want to miss! At our speeddating event, we bring together German native speakers and Dutch-speaking learners of German.The goal of the evening: relaxed conversations in a friendly atmosphere – at the Madmum Coffee Bar in the House of […]
Half a century has passed since the German Fairy Tale Route was created. This unique holiday journey takes visitors on the trail of the Brothers Grimm through idyllic towns and landscapes from Hanau to Bremen. As part of the “Woche für Deutsch - German Language Week”, the German Embassy of Brussels and the City of […]
The Department of Language and Literature of the Faculty of Philology at KU Leuven Campus Kortrijk (Kulak) organizes film nights for its students every year. Throughout the academic year, five selected films are shown, one in each language taught. On October 8, 2025, the German-language film "Jenseits der blauen Grenze" (Sarah Neumann, 2024) will be […]
On Wednesday, October 8, the German Department of the University of Namur will present the box-office success Honig im Kopf by Til Schweiger. The film tells, in a humorous yet moving way, the story of a grandfather suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and his granddaughter, while taking a gentle look at themes such as dementia, family, […]
Have you always wanted to chat with an ambassador? Now is your chance! At our diplomatic speed dating event, you can meet representatives from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Switzerland - in person, face to face. Come along, ask your questions and discover the German-speaking world at first hand! Our diplomats look forward […]
The DAAD office in Brussels is organizing, under the direction of Michael Hörig and as part of the Week for German, a workshop for German-language Spoken Word Poetry. The workshop will take place at the DAAD premises in Brussels and will be led by the poetry slammer Paul Bank from Stolberg, who has already led […]
German lessons rely on the use of literature, films and other media. But which works are suitable for which context and for what purpose? Where can I find information on the literary canon and access films and various media? And what practical difficulties are there in selecting and using German-language works and media in Belgium? […]
Fairy tale fans, listen up! Experience a magical hour at the library of Chênée in Liège on Wednesday, 8 October 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the ‘Woche für Deutsch - Week for German’ programme. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Deutsche Märchenstrasse (German Fairy Tale Route), the German Embassy […]
An exciting day of discoveries for secondary school students!In the morning, we’ll start with a German film that inspires reflection and discussion.In the afternoon, things get lively: through speed dating and board games, we’ll explore together the richness of the German language and culture. We look forward to seeing you! Room: Auditoire AGOR 14 For […]
Weihnacht The magic of Christmas seen through the eyes of a child (Weihnacht). A neorealistic miniature about a young man whose bicycle is stolen (Ludwig). The intersecting lives of an office worker and an older striptease dancer who briefly touch. Loneliness and the transience of human encounters. Roland Klick, FRG 1963 ⁄ b/w ⁄ 10' […]
A speechless late-night host, an annoyed interpreter, a lightning-fast live illustrator – and you in the audience. The star of the evening: the German language. But it keeps everyone waiting. So the show team and the audience must figure out together what kind of personality German really has. Between games, interviews and hidden-picture action, a […]
The German Department of the Université de Namur invites you to the second edition of its city rally on the theme “German Language and Culture in Namur.” After the success of the first edition in 2024, we have prepared a brand-new set of riddles and tricky questions for you this year! Embark on a journey […]
As part of the Week of German, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation presents the film Die Ermittlung, based on the play of the same name by Peter Weiss. The feature film sheds light on the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials (1963–1965) and powerfully brings to life witness testimonies and historical facts. Like the stage play, the film highlights […]
On Tuesday, October 7, the HHH Oktoberfest will take place. This event is organized as part of the German Language Week and celebrates the official inclusion of our school in the PASCH network, which we joined last school year. During the lunch break, everyone is warmly invited to participate in various games. There will also […]
Discover Liège in German! The Centre for German Studies at the University of Liège invites you on 7 October to a city rally, where pupils will explore the city in small groups using their German skills. The event will kick off with a “speed dating” activity, giving participants the chance to get to know each […]
Contact: Gerhard Salbeck
The edgy, kinetic, and visionary cinema of Roland Klick is ready to be rediscovered. After working with international stars such as Mario Adorf and Dennis Hopper, Klick achieved international success and gained cult status. Yet, after directing only six feature films, he mysteriously disappeared from the scene. The story of an uncompromising filmmaker. For more […]
The Week for German will be officially opened on Monday, 6 October 2025, under the sign of humour by the German piano cabaret artist Anne Folger. Songs on the piano, stories, music, no tap dancing. Anne Folger performs piano cabaret with a clear backdrop, profound, eloquent humour and great, deep music. Her motto: No matter […]
German fashion designer Kristina Szász, who lives in Antwerp, will talk about her work in the fashion industry. All interested parties are welcome! Contact: birgitta.meex@kuleuven.be
From A for Amy Macdonald and Adèle to Z for Zarah Leander or Zaz - the interactive record exhibition offers an exciting and varied overview and interesting insights into the history of music since the founding of the BRF 80 years ago. Contact person: Sylke Tegtmeier
From A like Amy Macdonald and Adèle to Z like Zarah Leander or Zaz, the interactive vinyl record exhibition offers an exciting and varied overview and fascinating insights into music history since the founding of BRF 80 years ago. Contact person: Sylke Tegtmeier
As part of the Week for German, the International German School of Brussels (iDSB) offers pupils from 5th to 10th grade (from primary 5 to secondary 4 in the Belgian school system) from other schools in Belgium the opportunity to immerse themselves in German school life at the iDSB for one day from Monday to […]
Don't have the opportunity to take part in a 'Week for German' event with your German learners? Then we have a teaching tip for you on how you can make German visible in everyday life and actively involve your learners in the process. Task Invite your learners to spend a week collecting traces of German […]
Dear DaF Teacher, For the fifth time, the Belgian Association of Germanists and German Teachers (BGDV), in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut and the German Embassy, is hosting an online German quiz. In this event, two or more DaF classes from various Belgian secondary schools compete against each other. The quiz is part of the nationwide […]
As part of the Week for German, the International German School Brussels (iDSB) offers students from 5th to 10th grade (from 5th primary to 4th secondary level in the Belgian school system) from other schools in Belgium the opportunity to immerse themselves in German school life at the iDSB for one day from Monday to […]
Just in time for German Week, the Antwerp Tourist Office (TOPA) is now offering audio walks in several languages, including German, under the title 'Flemish Masters from the Shadows'. The aim is to familiarise tourists with Antwerp's rich art history. The focus is on the painters Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck and Jacques Jordaens, […]
Dear teachers of German as a foreign language (DaF), For the fifth time, the Belgian Association of Germanists and Teachers of German (BGDV), in collaboration with the Goethe Institute and the German Embassy, is organising an online German quiz. On this occasion, two (or more) classes of DaF learners from various Belgian secondary schools compete […]
On German Language Day, take part in inspiring events focused on the history of the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification. Renowned experts will provide deep insights, share authentic materials, and present creative teaching ideas. Discover how to bring this historical event to life in your classroom to enrich your German lessons in […]
Faust (Murnau, 1926) - 118’ Silent film with subtitled German intertitles, accompanied live on piano
Berliner Ballade (Robert A. Stemmle,1948) - 85'
Under the motto ‘In search of German-language traces in Brussels’, we offer you a diverse day that starts at 9:45 am at Brussels Central Station with an interactive city tour and the search for German-language traces and continues after a convivial lunch at the Goethe-Institut at 1:15 pm with a practice-oriented workshop on regional studies […]
Kameradschaft (G.W. Pabst, 1931) - 87'
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death, the Goethe-Institut Belgium, as part of its Europanetzwerk Deutsch program and its educational cooperation initiative, invites you to an exhibition featuring the comic biography Komplett Kafka, created in collaboration with the artist Nicolas Mahler and the Literaturhaus Stuttgart. The exhibition will be accompanied by […]
After some information about the development and product range of Belgian Broadcasting, we will visit the radio studios, the television studio, and the TV control room. Registration is recommended but not mandatory: pr@brf.be. Contact person: Sylke Tegtmeier
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death, the Goethe-Institut Belgium, as part of its Europanetzwerk Deutsch program and its educational cooperation initiative, invites you to an exhibition featuring the comic biography Komplett Kafka, created in collaboration with the artist Nicolas Mahler and the Literaturhaus Stuttgart. The exhibition will be accompanied by […]
Registration: torsten.leuschner@ugent.be
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death, the Goethe-Institut Belgium, as part of its Europanetzwerk Deutsch program and its educational cooperation initiative, invites you to an exhibition featuring the comic biography Komplett Kafka, created in collaboration with the artist Nicolas Mahler and the Literaturhaus Stuttgart. The exhibition will be accompanied by […]
The Goethe-Institut's digital library provides you with the latest e-books, e-newspapers and e-magazines, e-audiobooks and films as well as materials for learning and practising free of charge. Discover the diverse range of our eLibrary in this digital ‘clever half hour’! You can log in directly via this link: https://goethe-institut.zoom.us/j/84472709119
On Thursday, October 17th, the German Poetry Slammer Paul Bank will return to Ghent for a workshop. Together with the Ghent artist and Germanist Loeke Vanhoutteghem, he will work with students on German spoken-word texts. In the evening, the texts can be performed publicly in a café. Creative fun guaranteed! Registration: torsten.leuschner@ugent.be
Learning German while having fun is the aim of these workshops, which are organised by the German Embassy, the Embassy of Liechtenstein, dasKULTURforum Antwerpen and the Junges Theater Liechtenstein in schools in Bierges, Antwerp and Ostend. In these workshops, students learn the basics of theatre techniques, body language and expression with the help of […]
Culture from East Belgium Nebensache - secondary matter A theatre play – for all, ages 6 and up A Secondary matter. A commonplace story. A story without headline. Every night, Cornelius sleeps in a different place. Today he wakes up in a corner of a room. It could perhaps be a class room. He […]
Would you like to improve your German skills with fun or recommend interesting media to your learners? In this digital ‘clever half hour’, we show you which apps, videos, games and much more the Goethe-Institut can offer you free of charge. You can dial in directly via this link: https://goethe-institut.zoom.us/j/86018425452?pwd=UHhVTzhmaTc1TUMzaWtWY0R1NDFMUT09
A wonderful opportunity to discover slam and meet a German slammer, but also a great chance to practice the German language! On Wednesday, October 16th, the German poetry slammer Paul Bank will once again come to Liège for a workshop. He will work on German spoken-word texts with pupils and students. Creative fun guaranteed! Languages: […]
Culture from East Belgium Nebensache - secondary matter A theatre play – for all, ages 6 and up A Secondary matter. A commonplace story. A story without headline. Every night, Cornelius sleeps in a different place. Today he wakes up in a corner of a room. It could perhaps be a class room. He […]
Film Screening: "The Silent Revolution" (Original with subtitles, rated 15+). Time and place: 10:30 AM, room Agora 12, Place Agora 19, LLN 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. City Rally in Louvain-la-Neuve (with prizes for the winners!) for students from A1+ level. Time and place: 2:00 PM Place Agora 19, LLN 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. More : christina.wenke@uclouvain.be
An elitist Viennese boarding school, housed in the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, the class teacher an antiquated and despotic man. What can one learn from life there? Till Kokorda can’t do much with either the canon or the snobbish environment. His passion is gaming, specifically the real-time strategy game Age of Empires 2. […]
Film by Matthias Glasner https://www.grignoux.be/fr/evenement/2363/sterben
An elitist Viennese boarding school, housed in the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, the class teacher an antiquated and despotic man. What can one learn from life there? Till Kokorda can’t do much with either the canon or the snobbish environment. His passion is gaming, specifically the real-time strategy game Age of Empires 2. […]
What career opportunities does German offer? How international and multilingual is the port of Antwerp? Is it possible to communicate spontaneously with clients in German? Dive into the professional practice of Henning Schussmüller, founder of Avantis HS Consultancy at the port of Antwerp-Bruges. After various positions in London, Geneva, Brussels, and Lyon, this consultant knows […]
Faust (Murnau, 1926) - 118’ Silent film with subtitled German intertitles, accompanied live on piano.
If you are curious about what the Goethe-Institut has to offer you as a teacher, the ‘Deutschstunde Portal’ is the right place for you! In this digital ‘clever half hour’ we will show you how you can find materials, articles, didactic material and much more for your lessons. You can log in directly via this […]
The German departments of the University of Namur and of the Haute-École de la Province de Namur would like to invite you to their treasure hunt on the theme of “German culture in Namur”. Embark with us on a journey of discovery through Namur and solve exciting riddles about German culture. Our treasure hunt will […]
Fanny, a seventeen-year-old French high school student, travels to Germany as part of a language exchange program. In Leipzig, she meets her pen pal Lena, who is the same age and dreams of becoming politically active. To impress Lena, the rather shy and introverted Fanny invents a different life for herself but soon becomes trapped […]
Would you like to surprise and amaze your students? With Tobias Campoverde, your pupils will have the opportunity to learn German by magic. Please register by October 8th via email at: bildungskooperation-bruessel@goethe.de
Would you like to surprise and amaze your students? With Tobias Campoverde, your pupils will have the opportunity to learn German by magic. Please register by October 8th via email at: bildungskooperation-bruessel@goethe.de
Wim Wenders, a filmmaker of wandering and space, which he films like a photographer, presents an existential and contemplative road movie that foreshadows his cult work Paris, Texas. A young German journalist, reporting from the USA, is stranded at a strike-bound airport. A woman in the same situation entrusts him with her little daughter Alice. […]
Gegen die Wand (Fatih Akin, 2003) - 121'
An elitist Viennese boarding school, housed in the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, the class teacher an antiquated and despotic man. What can one learn from life there? Till Kokorda can’t do much with either the canon or the snobbish environment. His passion is gaming, specifically the real-time strategy game Age of Empires 2. […]
In her poetry and prose as well as in her theatre plays, libretti and radio plays, the Vienna-based freelance writer Margret Kreidl weaves richly associative tapestries of sound, reactivating a variety of lyrical forms and traditions. Memories and dreams, references to texts from world literature and iconic works of art are interwoven with trivial elements […]
The Week for German will be officially opened by Bas Böttcher, a German writer and poetry slammer, on Monday, 14 October 2024, at 6.30 pm. Bas Böttcher is one of the co-founders of the German-language spoken word scene. His texts are regarded as classics of contemporary stage poetry. They appear in textbooks and important […]
Berliner Ballade (Robert A. Stemmle,1948) - 85'
In this digital ‘clever half hour’, we will ask ourselves how Kafka can be dealt with in GFL lessons. Gerhard Salbeck from the Goethe-Institut Belgium will present selected materials from the Goethe-Institut for the classroom to curious GFL teachers on the occasion of the Kafka Year and offer space for your questions. You can dial […]
Fanny, a seventeen-year-old French high school student, travels to Germany as part of a language exchange program. In Leipzig, she meets her pen pal Lena, who is the same age and dreams of becoming politically active. To impress Lena, the rather shy and introverted Fanny invents a different life for herself but soon becomes trapped […]
An elitist Viennese boarding school, housed in the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, the class teacher an antiquated and despotic man. What can one learn from life there? Till Kokorda can’t do much with either the canon or the snobbish environment. His passion is gaming, specifically the real-time strategy game Age of Empires 2. […]
The adult education school, CVO Semper in Brussels, located on the northern outskirts of the city, invites you to an exciting reading with an EU staff member. The theme of the reading is Europe.
This year, the Week of German will once again take place across Belgium from October 14th to 20th. The aim of this initiative is to raise awareness of the German language as a useful, enriching, and melodious foreign and national language of Belgium. As part of this event, we offer students from the 5th to […]
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bCvMHnIoON3c7R7W4WdbNraUONnUIzSojkC5WyarFDc Registration deadline for the German quiz (Friday, October 4th, 2024, 11:59 PM).