A documentary film on German missionary and linguist Hermann Gundert, who made seminal contributions to Malayalam language, literature and journalism, will be premiered on February 5 in the city as an initiative of the German Consulate in Bengaluru and Goethe-Zentrum, Thiruvananthapuram.
After the first screening at Goethe-Zentrum in Jawahar Nagar here at 7 p.m. before invited guests, the film will be uploaded on YouTube.
Directed by Ganesh Shankar Raj and his team, the film delves into the profound impact of Gundert on the cultural and educational spheres in Kerala, as a tribute on his 209th birth anniversary. The film is a testament to the deep and historic bond shared between Kerala and Germany, profoundly influenced by the contributions of Gundert.
