The Polish Cultural Institute and BAMcinématek present a four-day, six-film series of new films from Poland. Lineup includes the New York premiere of Malgorzata Szumowska's Body, which won Best Director at the 2015 Berlinale, and Summer Solstice (trailer above), directed by Michał Rogalski. For a full lineup, visit the Polish Cultural Institute's website or buy tickets from BAM. Most films…
Watch a round of "literary speed-dating" between six German-language authors and six students of German literature. Sparks will fly. The authors are Pedro Lenz, author of Der Goalie bin ig, Xaver Bayer, Sibylle Berg, Iris Hanika, Vea Kaiser, and Christopher Kloeble. This is the kickoff event for the Festival Neue Literatur, which runs until Sunday.
From Festival Neue Literatur: Join Festival Neue Literatur in an intimate conversation about literature in translation with NYC’s celebrated literary editors, translators, and writers. If you’ve ever wondered how your favorite book from abroad arrived at your local bookstore and in our cultural consciousness, join us for a snapshot into this fascinating journey narrated by the people who have made…
