Welcome to the web portal of the German diplomatic and consular representations in Canada!
Canada did not go home empty-handed at the Berlin International Film Festival, the world's largest audience film event: The Silver Bear for Best Actress went to Congolese lay actor Rachel Mwanza – who jumped up and down in disbelief – for her role as an African child soldier in "War Witch" (Rebelle) by Québec director Kim Nguyen. The DAAD Short Film Prize went to "The Man that Got Away" by Edmonton filmmaker Trevor Anderson.
Berlinale: The bears are awarded
Gauck's civic engagement wins him wide support
Germany's government and main opposition parties, along with a majority of Germans, back Lutheran pastor Joachim Gauck as the next president. Gauck is an independent with a strong record of promoting civil rights.
She sports a conspicuous tooth gap, doesn’t like walking in high-heels and would thus seem rather unsuitable for an international career on the catwalk: nonetheless Lara Stone is one of the most sought-after models who is attracting many looks this week in Berlin. The 28-year-old blonde beauty from the Netherlands is the face of the tenth Berlin Fashion Week.
Berlin Chic
Germany makes a safe bet on new Eurovision star
Roman Lob will represent Germany at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku. The fresh-faced young singer has plenty of polish, but will that turn into his downfall at the flashy showdown in Azerbaijan?
Between sacred tradition and a secular world
The world-famous St. Thomas Boy Choir of Leipzig celebrates its 800th anniversary in 2012. A German documentary peeks into the singers' lives as they become initiated in centuries-old rituals.
Winter in Berlin, and joyful living
The Canadian-born, UK-based award-winning journalist Rory MacLean blogs about his life in Germany's capital Berlin. In his recent entry, he writes about Germany's love of winter activities and notices that "when it comes to winter sports, as with Silvester fireworks, Germans abandon all cares for personal safety and throw themselves into enjoyment headfirst (usually without a helmet)."
Berlin-based Children's Art Museum: Give Me Your Hand
The Berlin-based Children’s Art Museum, founded in 1993, is currently accepting submissions of artwork for its 8th World Children’s Art Exhibition entitled "Give Me Your Hand" ("Reich mir Deine Hand"), to be held in 2013.
Building the German International School in Toronto
The new German International School (GIST), whose doors will open in 2012 in Toronto, will be a zero-energy building, deploying solar and geothermal energy combined with superior insulation and design. The school itself is not new – it was founded in 2000 – but its new facility will come with a new message and outlook: it will teach its clients (aged 4-18) how to appreciate the environment.
Studio Babelsberg is not only the world's oldest large-scale film studio complex, it is said to be the birthplace of German film and a major force in the development of international cinema. And at this year's Berlinale, Studio Babelsberg will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.
100 years of Studio Babelsberg
10 °C
