iW NEWS | German Currents To Highlight Bavaria

The Goethe-Institut Los Angeles and the American Cinematheque are presenting their annual film series, German Currents, at the American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre in Los Angeles, and the focus is on Bavaria and their industry and films. The series kicks off with the U.S. premieres of Uli Edel's "The Baader Meinhoff Complex" and Caroline Link's "A Year Ago In Winter." In addition to the film series, special industry events during German Currents will include an exhibition honoring The Hof International Film Festival on September 28 followed by a multi-media presentation of film technology by ARRI, makers of the Arriflex camera, on September 29. Both special events will take place at the Goethe-Institut in Los Angeles. [Peter Knegt]