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The Goethe-Institut and the Austrian Cultural Forum are proud to present a special evening featuring two powerful films by acclaimed German director Hans Steinbichler, who will be in attendance for a post-screening conversation.
Admission is free, but advance booking is required.Reserve your seat now to avoid disappointment!
Film Programme:
A Whole Life (Ein ganzes Leben), 2023
Runtime: 108 min | Language: German with English subtitles
Based on the bestselling novel by Austrian Robert Seethaler, this poignant drama follows the life of Andreas Egger, a man shaped by hardship, war, and fleeting love in a remote Alpine valley. Spanning eight decades, the film is a meditation on resilience, solitude, and the quiet dignity of a simple life. Austrian-German co-production.
Memories of Angelika Schrobsdorff (Verspiegelte Zeit - Erinnerungen an Angelika Schrobsdorff) - Steinbichlers Exam Film from Film School in 1988
Runtime: 45 min | Language: German with English subtitles
A moving documentary portrait of the German-Jewish author Angelika Schrobsdorff, whose life journey took her from exile in Romania to literary acclaim and spiritual refuge in Jerusalem. The film captures her wit, melancholy, and reflections on identity, exile, and belonging.
About the Director
Hans Steinbichler (b. 1966 in Solothurn, Switzerland) is one of Germany’s most respected contemporary filmmakers. He studied law before turning to film at the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF). His debut Hierankl won the Grimme- Preis and Bavarian Film Award. Steinbichler’s work spans feature films, documentaries, and television, often exploring themes of memory, trauma, and human resilience. Notable works include Winter Journey, Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank, and The Unheard Woman. He has also taught directing at the Internationale Filmschule Koln.