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Current Events at the Goethe-Institut Washington, DC The Red Elvis: Dean Reed in Film/ Film Series
The gifted American-born singer Dean Reed (1938-1986), compared by many to Elvis Presley, is largely unknown in the US, perhaps because he made an unusual decision: early in his career, following a successful South American tour, he decided to stay in Argentina. One of the most popular singers on the continent, he was particularly famous in Argentina, Peru, and Chile, where he released numerous albums and hosted his own television show. His experiences there led him to adopt Marxism and speak out against oppression and poverty. When he was deported from Argentina in 1966, Reed settled in Communist East Germany, where he began to write and perform in films. His fame continued to grow, and in the Soviet Union and East Germany he was regarded as the “singer of the Other America.” Citizens in the Eastern Bloc, where Western music was not easily accessible, were drawn to Reed’s music and charisma, which provided emotional release and a glimpse into the world of the West. Over the years, he played in 20 films, produced 13 records, and gave concerts in 32 countries. By the 1980s, Reed had fallen into disfavor with many East Germans for his hypocritical lifestyle, in which he enjoyed all the benefits of being an American. However, he continued to write, direct, and perform in films in Germany until his death, probably by suicide, in 1986.
Muslim Women in Germany - Photo exhibition
A collection of works by members of the Berlin-based photography agency OSTKREUZ opens Thursday, December 13 at the Goethe-Institut Washington. Depicting female Islamic culture in Germany, the exhibition portrays women as members of their Muslim subculture as well as of general society. Opening with a panel discussion and reception at the Goethe-Institut, the photos mirror activities within Islamic and Western cultures, emphasizing similarities and differences. Works from the following photographers are featured: Anne Schönharting, Maurice Weiss, Jordis Antonia Schlösser, Nicole Angstenberger.
About the Goethe-Institut:
On behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany, cultural institutes around the world provide cultural programs, language courses, support to educators, and up-to-date information on Germany in the context of Europe. Founded in 1990, Goethe-Institut Washington, DC is a center for German culture and language, and for the coordination of media projects for all of North America. From its location in the revitalized Downtown, the Goethe-Institut Washington reaches out to both individuals and organizations in the community, bridging the past, present, and future with high-quality events. |
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