Frankfurt, Germany
Haus am Dom is a Catholic cultural and conference centre in Frankfurt, located directly next to the cathedral (Dom). Run by the Diocese of Limburg, it hosts lectures, panel discussions, concerts, and exhibitions on religious, social, and cultural topics. The building combines a modern interior with its prominent position in the old town.
Screening of the Kenyan film "Nawi" (2024), Kenya's Oscar submission about a girl defying child marriage to pursue education, followed by a discussion with guests. Free entry, no sign-up needed.
Baritone Liviu Holender and pianist Adi Bar Soria perform Schubert's celebrated song cycle as part of the Schubertiade festival.
A discussion evening on artificial intelligence, creativity and ethics featuring an AI expert, philosopher, and theologian, including professor Johannes Hoff.
Caricaturist Gerhard Mester takes a sharp, humorous look at the Gospel of Matthew through a political lens. An evening of drawings and reflection at Frankfurt's Haus am Dom.
A panel discussion in Frankfurt on what happens when churches are repurposed as community spaces - featuring experts from church institutions and the media. Free entry.
A lecture by Prof. Dr. Johann Ev. Hafner of the University of Potsdam tracing the origins, appearance, and significance of angels in the Bible and Christian tradition.
A panel discussion in Frankfurt on Syrian returns, bringing together experts and affected individuals to address deportation, protection, and human dignity. Free entry.
A Literaturlounge reading in Frankfurt featuring Alexander Häusser and his book "Kurze Tage des Glücks", hosted by Martin Maria Schwarz (hr2-kultur). Free entry.
(17 days)
Ildikó Enyedi's "Silent Friend" weaves together three stories from different eras, all connected by a ginkgo tree in Marburg - a drama about isolation, science, and the quiet persistence of nature.
(17 days)
A documentary by Paul Smaczny following Leipzig painter Michael Triegel as he recreates the lost central panel of the Cranach altarpiece in Naumburg Cathedral - screened as part of the Rooftop Cinema series.
(17 days)
A sharp satire about an Israeli pianist trying to win over the wealthy elite by composing an anthem for an oligarch. Director Nadav Lapid's experimental film explores the fractures in contemporary Israel.
(17 days)
A 2024 Italian-German drama by Cristiano Bortone about a single mother in postwar southern Italy and an unlikely friendship that changes her world. Screened in the original Italian with German subtitles on the rooftop of Haus am Dom in Frankfurt.
Seven contemporary writers present new literary texts inspired by biblical figures navigating the line between sin and virtue - tonight's theme is desire.
(17 days)
Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's short story - a reverse-order triptych about the life and death of an accountant named Chuck. 111 minutes, rated 14+.
(17 days)
A French-Belgian drama from 2024 by Carine Tardieu about a single bookseller who, after a neighbour's tragedy, finds herself becoming part of a family she never expected. 106 minutes, ages 14 and up.
(17 days)
A 1962-set German drama by Christina Tournatzés about a twelve-year-old abuse survivor and the judge who helps her build a case against her father. Based on real events, recommended from age 16.
(17 days)
Joachim Trier's Norwegian drama Sentimental Value (2025) screens on the rooftop of Haus am Dom - a story about grief, family wounds and the line between art and life.
Rafael Herlich's photo exhibition traces two waves of Ukrainian arrivals in Frankfurt: refugees who came after Russia's invasion, and immigrants who settled in the 1990s through the Jewish Community. Free entry.
