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…
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…
As though we weren't depressed enough, the folks at Festival Neue Literatur bring Nietzsche into the mix: Nietzsche says that humans alone laugh because we alone suffer so deeply that we had to invent laughter. How do writers use humor in their work to confront, navigate and come to terms with pain, trauma and crisis? What roles can literary humor…