Cultural events and literary updates in Germany

Josh Winnings’ thriller ‘Verbrenn das Negativ’ has reached third place on the crime bestseller list for February 2026. The novel follows Laura Warren, an American journalist traveling to Los Angeles to cover a remake of a cult film linked to mysterious deaths during its original production.

Additionally, the Lichtgestalten film series has announced its autumn 2026 schedule. The program features a variety of international productions, including ‘The Life of Chuck’ directed by Mike Flanagan, ‘Der Frosch und das Wasser’ by Thomas Stuber, and ‘Flow’ directed by Gints Zilbalodis. The screenings include works from the USA, Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Latvia, and the UK.