When does the reading start?

The event starts on 17.09.2026 at 20:00. Doors open according to Bürgerwache at 19:30.

Where does the reading take place?

The reading takes place at the Bürgerwache, Rolandstr. 16, 33615 Bielefeld.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is €8, reduced €4.

Is there a book presentation?

Yes, the evening is announced as a reading and book presentation.

How can I get there best?

The Bürgerwache is easily accessible by public transport. City rail line 4 to Siegfriedplatz and bus lines 25 and 26 to Friedrichstraße are mentioned.

Are further dates planned?

Two additional dates are mentioned on the event page. This entry focuses on the date 17.09.2026.

An Evening about Resistance, Humanity, and European Memory in Bielefeld

Name: Annelie Buntenbach reads: Life and Struggle in the Cevennes 1940-1944
Start: 2026-09-17T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Bürgerwache

Resistance, Humanity, and Memory: Annelie Buntenbach in the Bürgerwache

This reading offers a glimpse into a German-French resistance history that extends far beyond the Cevennes. Annelie Buntenbach presents a book in Bielefeld that combines historical accuracy, political experience, and literary mediation. At its core is a chapter of European history where solidarity, escape assistance, and anti-fascism under the conditions of World War II create a narrative of remarkable moral strength.

A Reading with Historical Weight

The evening at the Bürgerwache combines reading, book presentation, and cultural-historical contextualization. Buntenbach tells of the Cevennes as a refuge for the persecuted, of the international Résistance, and of the largest group of German anti-fascists fighting there. This creates not a museum-like review but a vibrant literary experience that intertwines memory culture, political education, and the art of language.

The Voice of an Author with Political Experience

Annelie Buntenbach brings a biography that lends particular authority to the topic. As a historian, former typesetter, and political education officer, she knows the intersections between history, public life, and reading culture. This depth comes from the connection of research, attitude, and narrative clarity. For literature lovers and those interested in history, a reading atmosphere is created where facts do not remain dry but are culturally charged.

A Venue with the Right Atmosphere

The Bürgerwache at Siegfriedplatz offers an intimate setting for lectures and readings. The hall on the ground floor creates closeness between the audience and the author, between voice and listeners. For an event about resistance, exile, and civil courage, this place is ideal: focused, accessible, and close to the urban community. The connection with city rail line 4 as well as bus lines 25 and 26 makes travelling easier.

Historical Tension Instead of Mere Retrospect

The book opens a view into a lesser-known but highly significant side of European contemporary history. It tells of Protestants, communists, Jewish refugees, and armed resistance, of alliances beyond ideological fronts, and of a population that provided protection. This very constellation makes the evening appealing for readers: historical narration meets cultural memory, and the reading becomes a place for reflection on freedom, responsibility, and civil courage.

Conclusion

Those interested in literature with historical depth, in German-French memory culture, and in a precisely narrated history of resistance should not miss this evening. Annelie Buntenbach brings an important topic to the stage with linguistic clarity and political presence. Live in the Bürgerwache, it will be an evening that informs, moves, and resonates long after.