Film screening & film talk | "Good bye Lenin!" (2003)

Anniversary program "10 years unveiled. Berlin and its monuments"

The head of the famous Lenin monument from Lenin-Platz (now United Nations Square in Friedrichshain) has been on display in the permanent exhibition "Unveiled. Berlin and its monuments" since 2016. The demolition of the iconic monument was accompanied by public debate at the time (which continues to this day): should the traces of the GDR disappear completely from the public space? The demolition of the monument also plays a central role in the film "Good Bye, Lenin!" (2003): the flight over the East Berlin skyscrapers becomes an impressive image for the decay of the GDR and the upheaval of an entire society.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion with Knut Elstermann and N. N., moderated by Dr. Urte Evert. Join us for a discussion about Ostalgie films, monuments to the GDR in public spaces and the cult of Lenin.

The movie starts at 6 pm. You have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the original Lenin head with museum director Dr. Urte Evert beforehand at 5 pm. Please indicate when registering whether you would like to take part in the guided tour.Translated with DeepL

Meeting point: 2. Upper floor Old Barracks, Citadel

Booking: / Registration at or 030/354944445.

Next date:

• Date Friday, 09/October/2026 18:00 bis 21:00
• Venue Zitadelle Spandau
• Address Am Juliusturm 64, 13599 Berlin-Spandau