Soccer film series begins at Goethe Institute

The Atlanta Goethe Institute is celebrating the World Cup with a month-long soccer film festival starting Wednesday and that is open to members and the general public.

The series kicks off with The Miracle of Bern, the story of Germany’s first World Cup championship in 1954, the first year Germany was invited to compete after World War II.

Cost for each film session is $5 for non-members.

The organization is also sponsoring the German Street Soccer Cup slated for June 26 in Sandy Springs. It is open to boys and girls ages 12-16.

The Goethe Institute is located at 1197 Peachtree Street, in Colony Square. For more information call (404) 892-2388 or visit the institute’s website.