When does the event start?

The event starts on July 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 6 euros, reduced tickets cost 4 euros.

Is the event location barrier-free?

Yes, the access to the Red Hall is barrier-free. An elevator and a wheelchair-accessible restroom are available.

How can I get to the Red Hall best?

The Red Hall is located near the stops Rathaus and Schloss. The journey by tram and bus is very convenient.

Are there parking options nearby?

Yes, surrounding parking facilities such as Schloss-Arkaden, Wilhelmstraße, Schlosscarree, and Magni are recommended.

What can the audience expect in terms of content?

The film traces Siri Hustvedt's journey from Minnesota to New York, connecting literature, biography, love, loss, and the power of words.

Siri Hustvedt and an evening full of language, memory, and quiet intensity

Name: DOKfilm in the Red Hall: Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self
Start: 2026-07-30T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-30T23:20:00+02:00
Location: Roter Saal im Schloss

Siri Hustvedt in the Red Hall: A film evening about language, memory, and self-design

The DOKfilm in the Red Hall on July 30, 2026 focuses on one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary literature: Siri Hustvedt. The documentary Dance Around the Self follows an author whose work has oscillated between novel, essay, and cultural critique for years. In Braunschweig, this creates a literary experience that promises not just cinema, but also a precise author encounter in the medium of film.

An author who transforms thought into literature

Siri Hustvedt represents literature that intertwines intellect and sensuality. Her books revolve around memory, identity, perception, body, and art. The film follows this intellectual cosmos and shows how a distinctive style grows from biographical movement. Those who know Hustvedt will instantly recognize the appeal: the art of language as a form of knowledge.

The Red Hall as a fitting resonance space

The Red Hall in the castle is one of Braunschweig's culturally significant addresses. Above the rooftops of the city, on the third floor of the north wing, an atmosphere unfolds that is perfect for literature, film, and conversation. Barrier-free access, an elevator, and wheelchair-accessible sanitation ensure a well-accessible event location. The journey by tram and bus is also comfortable thanks to the nearby stops Rathaus and Schloss.

What the film is about

Dance Around the Self recounts Hustvedt's journey from Minnesota to New York, from the search for her first fictional character to becoming a defining voice in American contemporary literature. The film connects writing, love, loss, and the question of how a life can be captured in language. It is precisely this connection of personal experience and literary quality that makes the evening so appealing for the audience.

For literature lovers with a sense of depth

Those interested in contemporary literature, literary biographies, and the cultural role of female authors will find more than just a film screening here. The evening opens up access to Hustvedt's thoughts on art, gender, corporeality, and memory. The result is an educational and cultural moment with quiet intensity, ideal for those who want to experience literature not only by reading but within a larger discourse.

Conclusion: An evening for the mind and heart

The DOKfilm in the Red Hall promises a multifaceted approach to Siri Hustvedt and her work. Between film aesthetics, literary criticism, and biographical depth, an evening is created that resonates. Anyone who wants to experience contemporary literature live and in a cultural context should not miss this event in Braunschweig.