When does the event take place?

The event starts on 23.06.2026 at 18:30 and ends at 21:00.

How much is the admission fee?

Participation is free of charge. The fee is 0.00 Euro.

Where does the evening take place?

The venue is the Franziskussaal in the Theological Center, Alter Zeughof 2/3 in 38100 Braunschweig.

Do I need to register?

Yes, according to the event page, registration is required. Current information will appear on the official page of the Protestant Academy Abt Jerusalem.

Is there information about parking and arrival?

For the Theological Center, there are only limited parking options in the city center. It is recommended to arrive by public transport or with a short walk from nearby parking garages.

Is the event accessible?

There is no secured information available in the sources provided. Please inquire directly with the organizer in advance.

Homer's Odyssey Meets Art and Cinema in Braunschweig

Name: The Odyssey in Literature and Art: From Homer to Christopher Nolan
Start: 2026-06-23T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-23T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Franziskussaal

An Odyssey between Antiquity, Art History, and Cinema

In Braunschweig, the Protestant Academy Abt Jerusalem opens the view to one of the most influential texts in world literature: Homer's Odyssey. The evening connects literature, art, and contemporary culture in a multilayered author encounter with the ancient epic that continues to tell stories of journeys, homecoming, and human endurance to this day.

When a Classic Begins to Speak Anew

The event explores the narrative power of the Odyssey and shows why the epic extends far beyond the school canon. The focus is on Odysseus, Ithaca, and the question of how an ancient material can be interpreted anew time and again. The connection to the announced film adaptation by Christopher Nolan makes the evening a literary experience with current resonance.

Between Homer, Painting, and Modern Visual Language

The intermedial approach is particularly appealing: The lecture extends Homer's narrative world through art and opens the view to Max Beckmann's Odysseus and Calypso as well as Konstantinos Kavafis' poem Ithaka. This creates a dense panorama of literary quality, cultural-historical depth, and aesthetic presence. Those interested in classics, myths, and the language of great narratives will experience a precisely curated reading in the broader sense here.

A Place for Conversation and Intellectual Movement

The Franziskussaal in the Theological Center provides the suitable framework for this evening: concentrated, approachable, and open for discourse. The reading atmosphere promises no distance but immediate participation in a thought space where antiquity and modernity engage in conversation. This makes the event attractive not only for literature enthusiasts but also for visitors interested in cultural history.

What Visitors Can Expect

A clever, inspiring evening is expected about one of the most famous works of world literature, supported by professional competence and cultural journalistic precision. Those who want to not only know the Odyssey but also see it anew should experience this event live.