Dates: October 26-28, 2023 Location: Powerhouse, Halle (Saale)

The PROGRESS History Summit is set to unfold at the Powerhouse in Halle (Saale), Germany, from October 26 through October 28, 2023.

Shaping the Future Through Narrating History

The summit highlights the crucial role of storytelling in making historical events come alive. History is not just about the past; it’s about creating narratives that resonate with us today. These narratives don’t just come from historians and journalists but also from screenwriters, directors, and producers.

The Responsibility of “History Filmmakers”

“History Filmmakers” bear the weighty responsibility of shaping society’s historical consciousness. Their films give a voice to various historical perspectives, both in documentary and fictional forms. But what impact do these historical films have on our future? Can they defuse present-day tensions and dispel narratives that could lead to conflicts?

Join us at the PROGRESS History Summit to explore these questions and delve into the power of storytelling in history.

Key Quotes

• “Nothing has really happened until it has been recorded.” – Virginia Woolf
• “We have need of history in its entirety, not to fall back into it, but to see if we can escape from it.” – José Ortega y Gasset

Save the date for this enlightening event, happening from October 26 to 28 in Halle (Saale), Germany.