Friday 9.10.2026 6.00 p.m. - 6.59 p.m.
The head of the famous Lenin monument from Lenin Square (now United Nations Square in Friedrichshain) has been on display since 2016 in the permanent exhibition “Unveiled: Berlin and Its Monuments.” The demolition of the iconic monument was accompanied at the time (and continues to this day) by public debate: Should all traces of the GDR disappear entirely from public spaces? The demolition of the monument also plays a central role in the film “Good Bye, Lenin!” (2003): The flight over East Berlin’s high-rises becomes a striking image of the GDR’s decline and the upheaval of an entire society.
Following the film, there will be a panel discussion with Knut Elstermann and Dr. Daria Gordeeva , moderated by Dr. Urte Evert. Join us in discussing Ostalgie films, GDR monuments in public spaces, and the cult of Lenin.
The film begins at 6 p.m. You have the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the original Lenin head with museum director Dr. Urte Evert at 5 p.m. Please indicate when registering whether you would like to participate in the tour.
/ Meeting point: 2nd floor, Alte Kaserne, Citadel
/ Registration at anmeldung@zitadelle-berlin.de or 030/354944445
