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A History of Film in Uganda
‘Filmmakers in the country remain optimistic about the prospects of the film industry and continue to build a number of professional networks in and outside the country. The indie nature of Ugandan cinema offers complete freedom of creative expression and presents brave and innovative filmmakers with the chance to for the first time actively explore…
Read MoreFacing Mountains
Author Jacqueline Asiimwe (left) and moderator Goretti Kyomuhendo (right) It was an honor to host Jacqueline Asiimwe, a remarkable human rights attorney and adventure enthusiast, at our premises for a discussion on her new memoir, Facing Mountains. The conversation was moderated by celebrated Ugandan author Goretti Kyomuhendo, who led an engaging discussion that helped the…
Read MoreCALL FOR A CAFETERIA OPERATOR
Invitation:Alliance Française de Kampala / Goethe Zentrum Kampala do hereby solicit competitiveoffers to run a Cafeteria at their premises located at Plot 52, Bukoto Street (Kamwokya) asindicated below: Part 1. INTRODUCTIONAbout Alliance Française de Kampala / Goethe Zentrum Kampala-Alliance française de Kampala is a non-profit Ugandan association dedicated to thepromotion of French language training and…
Read MoreOctober Cultural Programme
Jacqueline Asiimwe Book ReadingThursday, 3rd October 2024Venue: GZK BasementTime: 5:00 PM | Free Entry Join author Jacqueline Asiimwe for a reading and discussion of her memoir Facing Mountains. Engage in an insightful conversation about her journey, followed by a Q&A session. Docs DayThursday, 10th October 2024Venue: GZK BasementTime: 5:00 PM | Free Entry Attend the…
Read MoreNgalabi celebrates 8 years of Cinematic Goodness!
The Ngalabi Short Film Festival made eight years of cinematic goodness! Since its inception in 2017, the festival has been intrinsically committed to promoting and celebrating the short film genre as an art form in sub-Saharan Africa. The eighth edition showcased 25 short films from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Namibia, Reunion Island, France,…
Read MoreNgalabi Festival Program 2024
We are pleased to unveil our three day festival program,6th to 8th September 2024. According to the festival curator, Joel Tugaineyo, “Day one celebrates the boundless imagination of our inner child and its infinite capacity to change the world for good or ill with dark fairytales like Patience Nitumwesiga’s ‘Jangu’ and coming-of-age epics like Raymond…
Read MoreOpen Call: Literature Festival Curator
The Goethe Zentrum Kampala / Uganda Cultural Society is looking for a curator for its inaugural literature festival. The festival will have a prelude in December 2024 and have its full premier in 2025. The festival aims to support the growth of the sector through skill development, encouraging critical dialogue on literature and foster networking…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Ngalabi Short Film Festival 2024
Ngalabi Short Film Festival 2024 Celebrating Short Films from Uganda and Beyond Dates: 6th -8th September 2024 Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society is proud to present the 8th edition of the annual Ngalabi Short Film Festival. The festival will be hosted at Circular Design Hub from 6th to 8th September 2024. There will be film…
Read MoreWhere Rivers Go To Die
`Aya walked up a stone path under the sculpture of dead trees, and for a moment she wondered what it had felt like to sit under a real tree. Ancient poets described the music leaves made as a breeze rustled them and the song of birds perched on the branches and that it was considered…
Read MoreAugust 2024 Cultural Program
Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society (UGCS) is excited to announce our August 2024 Cultural Program! This month, we have an engaging lineup of events that celebrate literature, storytelling, and creative expression. Mark your calendars and join us for the following events: Where Rivers Go to Die Join us for a riveting book reading and Q&A…
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