Recently our Sixth Form German students joined pupils from other schools to celebrate the second German Film Day at Cheltenham Ladies’ College. This year’s programme featured two modern classics exploring life in the former GDR: Das Leben der Anderen (2006), directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, and Good Bye, Lenin! (2003), directed by Wolfgang Becker. Before and after the screenings, students took part in activities designed to deepen their understanding of the historical context of the films. They then engaged in lively discussions with their peers conducted in German. It was a fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable event that allowed students to extend their German learning well beyond the classroom.