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Documentary Film: Lëtzebuerger an Argentinien (Luxembourgers in Argentina)

AVANT-PREMIÈRE : 23 Nov 2025 | Ciné Utopia

Produced by Daniel ATZ

Shrouded in mystery, our documentary dives into the seldom-told tale of Luxembourg’s emigration to Argentina.

Unearthing forgotten roots, descendants of Luxembourgish immigrants to Argentina embark on a transformative journey of discovery, challenging generational misconceptions and rekindling a cultural heritage that bridges two distinct worlds.

Purchase tickets to the first screening of this film November 23rd, 2025: https://kinepolis.lu/en/movies/detail/37039/HO00007916/0000000008/letzebuerger-an-argentinien

Type: Documentary Film

Duration: 52:03

Spoken Languages: Luxembourgish, Spanish, English, French

Subtitles: English, Spanish, Luxembourgish, French

Locations: Argentina, Luxembourg

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88UrJrby9aQ

SYNOPSIS

Lëtzebuerger an Argentinien traces the remarkable journey of Luxembourgish families who emigrated to Argentina beginning in 1856, seeking new opportunities in a distant land. Through intimate interviews with descendants and historians, the film unveils a forgotten chapter of migration history—from the first agricultural settlers in Esperanza to the challenging 1889 voyage of 500 immigrants to San Antonio de Iraola.

As these early pioneers carved out new lives on the Argentine pampas, they faced tremendous hardships: broken promises, harsh conditions, and the gradual erosion of their cultural identity. Language was lost, traditions faded, and over time, many descendants came to believe their ancestors were German rather than Luxembourgish.

The film captures an unexpected modern twist: during the COVID-19 lockdown, isolated descendants began exploring their family trees, uncovering long-lost Luxembourgish roots. This revelation sparked a movement—communities formed, citizenship applications were filed, and associations were established across Argentina to celebrate and preserve their rediscovered heritage.

Through archival documents, personal testimonies, and emotional reunions, the documentary reveals how identity persists across oceans and generations, ultimately asking: What is home, if not the echo of a place that lives within us?

Contact:

Daniel ATZ Producer — Connaissance Films Email: info@connaissancefilms.com

I’m Speaking at Hacktown 2025 – Let’s Talk Global Migration, Identity & Innovation

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at Hacktown 2025, Brazil’s festival of creativity and innovation that challenges the obvious.

In my talk, I’ll dive into the intersection of global migration, data analysis, and storytelling — exploring how we can use both numbers and narratives to better understand who we are, where we’re going, and how we connect across borders.

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Date and time

Tuesday, July 15 · 6 – 8pm EDT

Location

Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area417 5th Avenue #Suite 814 New York, NY 10016Get directions

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

• Event lasts 2 hours

StartOut and Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area are thrilled to be teaming up to host a session, “Exploring LGBTQ+ Friendly Global Markets” on July 15th at Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area.

Join us for an empowering and informative evening designed for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs interested in taking their businesses to new markets. The event will bring together a dynamic panel of representatives as well as trailblazing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs from Denmark, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Singapore, and London.

This event will explore opportunities and supportive policies for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to scale to these markets, as well as help entrepreneurs hear more specifically about the differences in business culture as they relate to the LGBTQ+ community in those regions.

What to Expect:

– Hear about opportunities from government and trade representatives on doing business in their markets,

– Real stories from LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who’ve worked across continents,

– Details of related visa and citizenship processes for some markets,

– Networking with a vibrant, supportive community of LGBTQ+ founders and allies,

– Actionable strategies to navigate international growth in inclusive environments.

Speakers:

– Steffen Westerburger – Manager International Expansion at Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency

– Stephen Feline – Director of North America, London & Partners

– Lisa Mallner – Commercial Policy Advisor – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

– Wei Chen (Archer) Chiang – CEO & Founder, Giftpack, Inc

– Mashizan Masjum – President & Creative Director, Mashizan Pte Ltd

– (virtual) Daniel Atz – Founder of LuxCitizenship

– John-Paul Parmigiani – StartOut Program Board Member, CEO & Co-Founder at Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area

Whether you’re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or ready to scale, this event will offer tools, inspiration, and global connections to grow with pride.

Who Should Attend:

– LGBTQ+ founders and business leaders

– Anyone curious about scaling in progressive, LGBTQ+-friendly ecosystems

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