The first two dates for our »World Views« cinema series in 2022 are just around the corner.

The first one on January 23th is Karim Aïnouz’ »The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão«, a compelling, emotionally charged film about the dramatic separation of two sisters in 1950s’ Rio de Janeiro in Dortmund (Kino im U).

On January 28th we are showing »Happy Family« by Simon Groß and Nana Ekvitimishvili in the Odeon cinema in Cologne. Pursuing her goal of freedom and independence, Nana’s story is told with calm force and subtle humour. A drama full of vitality and optimism. Admission for both screenings is free.

Sun 23. January 2022 • 3 pm • Kino im U • Dortmund • Free admission • The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão • BR/DE 201 • Director: Karim Aïnouz • Feature Film • 139’ • Portuguese, Greek with German subtitles (original version with subtitles). Recommended for age 14 and older

Fr 28. January 2022 • 4 pm • Odeon • Cologne • Free admission • My Happy Family • BR/DE 2016 • Directors: Simon Groß, Nana Ekvitimishvili • Feature Film • 115’ • Georgian with German subtitles• Recommended for age 8 and older

In February, the dates of the »World Views« series will take place on February 25th, 2022 in Cologne and on February 27th, 2022 in Dortmund.

The » World Views« series is aimed primarily at women with and without a migration background, but is also open to everyone who likes to watch good films. The conversations following the film screenings are mostly passionate and committed, but always characterized by mutual respect.