February #1 - GRWM for Berlinale
Community Event TODAY + Matcha, Warszawa, Films, Dumplings.
Hello,
Berlinale is around the corner and it’s time to get ready! Also, will I see you this afternoon inn Club der polnischen Versager?
Kulturalnie i Personalnie: BLUEBERRY DREAMS Film
KASUTEIRA: Ukrainian Matcha Pop Up
Kulturzug goes Warszawa!
Schall & Rausch: GAIA 24 Play
75. Berlinale
Dinner Social Club: Mandu of Identity
Kulturalnie i Personalnie: An Afternoon of East European Berlin
Tomorrow our offline event is taking place - KULTURALNIE I PERSONALNIE!
We’ll be showing Blueberry Dreams (2023), a documentary film set in northern Georgia, following a family as they build a new life growing blueberries amidst the echoes of political tensions and personal dreams. The director of the film, Elena Mikaberidze, and film expert Irine Beridze will join us for a discussion of the film and current political situation in Georgia.
How to Join: Fill out this short registration form. Feel free to bring a friend who’s curious about Eastern Europe and loves being part of a creative community!
PS: The title is in Polish, but the event will be in English! And all the languages you feel like speaking with each other! <3
📆 2nd of February, 5PM
📍Club der polnischen Versager / Mitte
💵 free
🗣️ English
Registration <3
KASUTEIRA: Ukrainian Matcha Pop Up
A Ukrainian Original: Dasha expanded her Kyiv-based business Kasuteira to Berlin a couple of years ago and now provides spaces such as Matcha Some and Voo Store with her delicious Matcha-based pastries. In Kashtan, a booth in Markthalle 9 presenting different Ukrainian small businesses, she will have a Pop Up serving matcha and her pastries - stop by and try a “greenie” (Matcha-version of a brownie 🥹)
KASUTEIRA / this is what it looked like last time
📆 4th-6th of February
📍 Markthalle 9 / Kreuzberg
💵 Matcha from 17€ / Matcha Latte 5€ / Pastries between 4 - 6.50€
Kulturzug goes Warszawa!
Our beloved Kulturzug - a train connecting Berlin and Wrocław, while offering a cultural program on board - is heading towards a new and exciting destination: WARSZAWA! The pilot runs will take place during the week f 11th to 16th of February. What to expect? Concerts, readings, talks and performances.
Read more and get your ticket here!
Side note: I am still deeply fascinated by the idea of transforming a train journey into a cultural experience. Enhancing transportation with an intercultural program not only moves people physically but also brings cultures closer together, turning mobility into exchange. I am in love <3
📆 11th to 16th of February.
📍Berlin Hbf ▶️ Warszawa Centralna
🗣️ multiple languages with translation into Polish & German
Schall & Rausch: GAIA 24 Play
A musical performance as part of the Schall & Rausch Festival, that deals with the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through electric guitar, folklore and techno (how to not be curious about such a combination?). What is war doing to nature? How can we develop an awareness of our global togetherness through and across different music genres?
📆 14th + 15th of February
📍 KINDL - Centre for Contemporary Art / Neukölln
💵 28€
75. Berlinale (13.-23.02.)
Starting on Feb 13th, one of Europe's most prestigious and renowned film festivals, is taking over the Berlin screens. What sets Berlinale apart is its inclusivity, allowing film enthusiasts and professionals of all career stages to attend screenings and events, a feature that distinguishes it from exclusive festivals like the Cannes Film Festival.
I will publish a detailed guide to this year’s Berlinale soon!
For now: 3 films to look forward to:
2024: People are protesting on the streets of Tbilisi against the so-called “foreign agents” law. Including Tina, Luka, director Tiku and friends. Their resistance is their way of being there for each other - to take courage for what is yet to come. If you’d like to learn more about the current political situation in Georgia and the protests of civil society, join our event this afternoon!
When Russian troops occupy the Ukrainian nuclear power plant in Chornobyl, they are recorded by surveillance cameras. Special Operation is based on these recordings, which were made at the scene of the worst nuclear disaster in history.
The rumors of an impending third world war are of little interest to Fedor, 25: he wants to form a band and write songs. But he needs his lucky sweater. Tragicomedy meets mythology, humor meets horror.
Rumor has it, that your fav CEE & film enthusiast will moderate a screening of this film - stay tuned :)
Dinner Social Club - Mandu of Identity
Mandu are for sure not East European BUT just as tasty and I know you love dumplings, so I am bringing to your awareness this “playful trans-disciplinary dinner experience exploring and celebrating the diversity of identities and traditions. Through the symbolic act of making Mandu (Korean dumplings), we’ll explore how our unique experiences and roles come together to shape who we are.”
📆 15nth of February
📍c*space / Weißensee
💵 €38.47
🗣️ English
SAVE THE DATE
11.3.: Cafe Kyiv - THE Ukraine event hosted by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Like a festival of all things Ukraine - with panels, films, Ukrainian brands, food, etc.
Curious to learn & do more? Check out these:
JOE-LIST - CEE Career & Education Opportunities
osTraum - Coolest blog on CEE culture in German language
Kitchen Conversation - The Podcast about Art and Eastern Europe
East Euro Flicks - Stay up to date on CEE cinema
Explore Wrocław by Kulturzug
Pierogi Social Club - Making Pierogi and Dining among Friends
Let’s connect: LinkedIn / Instagram / TikTok
Thank you for reading and stay tuned for the next issue coming in two weeks :)
If you want to share your event tip with the readers, let me know! Feel free to reach out with submissions, questions or feedback anytime via DM or mail@julkaschneider.com.
Lots of love,
From Julia’s Desk