Event Calendar

The Summer Festival at Brecht and Weigel’s, featuring an open archive, guided tours of the museum, music and performances exploring Brecht’s “(un)American activities”. Followed by a “witching hour” at the neighbouring Dorotheenstadt Cemetery.

Anna Seghers found support among her friends, including Steffie Spira and Helene Weigel, with whom she remained close until the end of her life.

In the Dorotheenstadt Cemetery, Brecht's last resting place, many of his comrades-in-arms are also laid to rest. The tour aims to trace these references and influences.

The murals from 1957 and 1958 can be viewed as part of the eventful history of the institution and building.

Slatan Dudow's film Kuhle Wampe at the Heartfield House in Waldsieversdorf

The murals from 1957 and 1958 can be viewed as part of the eventful history of the institution and building.

For many authors in the young GDR, including Christa Wolf and Heiner Müller, Anna Seghers’ multi-layered work offered a source of literary inspiration.