The American Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg (AMCHAM), in partnership with Festival Events Asbl, is organising a special event on the topic “Trade with America”, on Tuesday 11 February 2025 at Ciné Utopia, Luxembourg-Limpertsberg, at 19:00.
The event is being held on the first screening (of a limited release) of the 40-minute documentary film Luxembourg in America which was filmed in Wisconsin, USA, during the 38th annual Luxembourg Fest organised by the Luxembourg American Culture Society (LACS). It will be introduced by the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy, Michael Konstantino. The screening will be followed by a Q&A, with Festival Events Director Geoff Thompson, and a panel discussion, which will include Georges Lentz, owner of Bofferding, Paul Schonenberg, AMCHAM Chairman, as well as a representative of PM-International.
Programme:
19:05: Welcome/Introduction
19:10: Screening
19:50: Q&A
20:10: Round-table
20:45: Reception
Film synopsis: A glimpse into Luxembourg’s heritage in the US following emigration in the 19th century and how their descendants thrive today. Tens of thousands of Luxembourgers left Europe in the late 19th century for the New World, with many of them settling in and around Belgium, Wisconsin, USA. The short documentary film portrays the current Luxembourgish community networks in and around Wisconsin in America – on the one hand, through recording of live action and interviews during the 38th annual Luxembourg Fest; and on the other hand, with historical elements that explains the waves of emigration and the identity they brought with them. Together, the story paints a picture of the close bonds that tie the community together and links them to modern-day Grand Duchy, including some Luxembourgish brands.
Tickets cost €8 / €11 and are available to purchase at: https://kinepolis.lu/en/movies/detail/35387/HO00007076/0000000027/opening-screening-luxembourg-in-america
