When does the event take place?

The screening is scheduled for 30.07.2026 at 19:30.

How much do the tickets cost?

The regular admission is 6 euros, reduced 4 euros.

Where does the evening take place?

In the Red Hall in the castle, Schlossplatz 1, 38100 Braunschweig.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, the access is barrier-free. An elevator and an accessible restroom are available.

How can I best get there via public transport?

The nearest stops are Rathaus and Schloss. Both are in close proximity to the venue.

Are there parking facilities?

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

A quiet, intelligent film evening with Siri Hustvedt in the Braunschweig Castle

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

A film evening about language, identity, and the quiet force of thought

With Dance Around the Self, the Red Hall in the castle focuses on one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary literature: Siri Hustvedt. The documentary follows an author whose work, straddling the lines between novel, essay, and cultural criticism, has long been one of the smartest reflections on body, memory, and self.

An author between intellect and intimacy

Siri Hustvedt combines literary quality with philosophical sharpness. Her novels and essays revolve around perception, gender, trauma, and art without ever seeming dry. This special tension is what makes this film evening unique: The reading atmosphere of a literary portrait merges with the power of cinema into a quiet, intense author experience.

What the film makes visible

Director Sabine Lidl paints the picture of a writer who does not separate her thinking from life. The focus is on Hustvedt's journey from Minnesota to New York, her engagement with language and identity, as well as the question of how art makes loss, love, and farewell tangible. Thus, the evening opens access to a body of work that is already regarded as sophisticated and influential in the international literary scene.

The location: Red Hall in the castle

The Red Hall in the castle is a culturally and historically significant address high above the roofs of Braunschweig. The venue is barrier-free, equipped with an elevator, and has an accessible restroom. Public transportation is recommended via the stops Rathaus or Schloss; there are nearby parking garages available for cars. This creates an environment that provides just the right calm for a focused literature and film evening.

Why the visit is worth it

If you want to experience Siri Hustvedt not just as an author but also as a precise observer of our present, this evening offers a rare depth. Dance Around the Self promises not a mere homage, but an intelligent encounter with her work, thinking, and biographical tension. A date for all who want to not only read literature but experience it in its cultural resonance.

Conclusion: In Braunschweig, the audience can expect an inspiring documentary about an extraordinary writer, her themes, and her linguistic artistry. Those who appreciate literary depth, biographical intimacy, and cultural precision should experience this evening live.