Past Events & Screenings
Documentary screenings, tribute concerts, and special events that have brought the story of Josef Ganz to audiences around the world.
RexBern Screens 'Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle'
Rex Cinema
Bern, Switzerland
The documentary 'Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle' was screened at the Rex cinema in Bern, followed by a discussion with NZZ journalist Daniel Di Falco, automotive historian Paul Schilperoord, and Josef Ganz Foundation president Lorenz Schmid.
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Concert 'Über ds Chrüz' in Honor of Josef Ganz
Casino Bern
Bern, Switzerland
An unforgettable concert by Swiss blues singer Philipp Fankhauser, composer Sebastian Schwab, and conductor Wayne Marshall with the Bern Symphony Orchestra — a unique tribute to Josef Ganz blending blues, classical music, and history.
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Josef Ganz in Heidelberg: ARTORT021
ARTORT Festival
Heidelberg, Germany
A festival event featuring a movie presentation and dance show dedicated to the story of Josef Ganz, combining documentary screening with artistic performance.
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Movie Event at the Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Museum of Transport
Lucerne, Switzerland
The documentary 'Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle' was screened at the Swiss Museum of Transport. A special exhibition with the three most important vehicles by Josef Ganz — the Maikäfer, the Standard Superior and the Swiss Volkswagen — made this a world premiere.
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International Movie Premiere 'Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle'
Louwman Museum
The Hague, Netherlands
Around 200 invited guests enjoyed the documentary for the very first time in a great atmosphere, honoring Josef Ganz's achievements. After the premiere, the restored Standard Superior Type 1 from the crowdfunding project was presented to the public. Dutch TV interviewed Paul Schilperoord and Lorenz Schmid.
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Heritage Plaque Unveiling at Edgewater Towers
Edgewater Towers
St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia
Unveiling of a heritage plaque at Edgewater Towers, the St Kilda apartment block where Josef Ganz lived until his death. Port Phillip council's plaque reads that notable residents include 'Joseph Ganz, the Jewish automotive engineer who was the originator of the Volkswagen'.
Symposium 'Auf dem Weg zum Volkswagen'
Volkswagen & Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg, Germany
Two-day symposium organized by Volkswagen and the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, including a presentation by author Paul Schilperoord entitled 'Josef Ganz as a Driving Force for Innovation'.
James May's 13 Cars That Changed The World
London Classic Car Show
London, United Kingdom
As part of the London Classic Car Show, former Top Gear presenter James May opened his exhibition 'James May's 13 Cars That Changed The World', which included the chassis of a 1933 Standard Superior, described by James May as 'Quite possibly the bare bones of the best-selling car ever'.
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Book & Car Launch at Louwman Museum
Louwman Museum
The Hague, Netherlands
Author Paul Schilperoord introduced the new edition of his Dutch book 'Het Geheim van Hitlers Volkswagen' with a presentation about Josef Ganz. Together with museum director Ronald Kooijman, an unrestored 1946 Rapid 'Swiss Volkswagen' was unveiled for the permanent collection.
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New York Public Library
New York, USA
Author Paul Schilperoord gave a lecture about the English edition of his book 'The Extraordinary Life of Josef Ganz' at the New York Public Library.
Volksworld Show
Sandown Park
Esher, UK
Author Paul Schilperoord gave a presentation about the English edition of his book 'The Extraordinary Life of Josef Ganz' at the Volksworld Show.
9. Internationales Bad Camberger VW-Veteranen-Treffen
Bad Camberg
Bad Camberg, Germany
Author Paul Schilperoord gave a presentation about the German edition of his book 'Die wahre Geschichte des VW Käfers' during the 9th International Bad Camberg VW Veteran Meeting.
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz – Book Presentation
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz
Lucerne, Switzerland
The German edition 'Die wahre Geschichte des VW Käfers' by Paul Schilperoord was officially introduced at the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz (Swiss Museum of Transport).
Nationaal Oldtimer Festival – Book Presentation
Zandvoort Circuit
Zandvoort, Netherlands
The first edition of the Dutch book 'Het Ware Verhaal van de Kever' by Paul Schilperoord was officially introduced during the Nationaal Oldtimer Festival. Paul Schilperoord and Lorenz Schmid drove a lap around the track in Josef Ganz's 1931 May Bug prototype.
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