Where:
Goethe-Institut Boston
170 Beacon Street (Backyard located at 170 Back Street)
Boston, MA 02116
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Movies, Outside
Event website:
https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/bos/ver.cfm?event_id=24819697
On 10 September, 1964, Germany’s one-millionth "guest worker" was welcomed. Spanning a period of no less than forty-five years, this film by sisters Yasemin Samdereli (director) and Nesrin Samdereli (screenplay) tells the story of guest worker number one-million-and-one – a man named Hüseyin Yilmaz and his family.
Germany had long since become the family’s home when without warning one night, Hüseyin surprises his loved ones with the news that he has bought a house in Turkey and now wants to return to the old country. Refusing to brook the slightest opposition, the entire family set off for Turkey. This marks the beginning of a journey full of memories, arguments and reconciliations – until, that is, the family trip takes an unexpected turn…
Germany 2010
Satirical tragic comedy
Director: Yasemin Şamdereli
DVD, 95 min
German with English subtitles
Watch the trailer here.
This event is part of the Goethe-Institut's 2023 Open-Air Cinema Series. We are looking forward to welcoming you at our open air theatre in the Goethe-Institut's backyard at 170 Back Street. Feel free to bring friends, snacks, and beverages. No RSVP required.
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 11:00a
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre