News · Revolutionary Leipzig
What's new?
News, interviews, and background stories about the Revolutionaries.
— Program Spotlight
News
News, interviews, and background stories about the Revolutionaries.
Let's Watch Together! – How the Nikolaikirchhof Became an Open-Air Movie Theater
On June 20, Leipzig’s Nikolaikirchhof became a special place of remembrance and dialogue. To mark the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Flight and Expulsion, the “Revolutionale” film series of the Peaceful Revolution Foundation screened the two award-winning documentaries “Einhundertvier” and “Moria Six”—free of charge and right in the heart of the public space. The films tell of life-threatening escape routes, sea rescues, and people whose stories often remain invisible in political debates. Our goal was to bring these stories out of the movie theater and onto the public square, where people happen to pass by, stop, and take a look.
May 22, 2026
Extreme Weather in Eastern Germany? – Reading and Discussion with Alexander Leistner
What is the state of our local democracy? And who keeps it running in everyday life?
At Treibhaus e.V. in Döbeln on May 20, the event wasn’t just about reading—it was, above all, about discussion. The focus was on the book *Extremwetterlagen. Reportagen aus einem neuen Deutschland*—a collection by four authors that brings together current social tensions, political shifts, and personal experiences, particularly in eastern Germany. Co-author Alexander Leistner was there as a guest representative and provided a personal insight into the book project.
January 13, 2026
"Democracy takes root where people take action"
The Revolutionale continues this year. Under the motto “Democratic Memories – Democratic Futures,” the project will focus on historical achievements and current challenges facing civil society as part of the International Roundtable in October 2026.
Initiated by the Peaceful Revolution Foundation, the International Roundtable is a unique project designed to connect and empower local and international activists working for human rights and open societies, and to raise awareness of their causes.
In an interview, project manager Marie Schwarz talks about her vision for this year's Revolutionale.
Stay informed
Subscribe to our newsletter and get updates on our program.
- Be the first to know about new events
- Interviews & Background Stories from the Network
- No spam; you can unsubscribe at any time
Revolutionaries — International Roundtable
Democratic Memories — Democratic Futures