The German-Chinese Documentary Film Forum, titled "Globalization - Migration – Motherland," is being held at the Department of Culture and Education of the German General Consulate in Shanghai, November 27 to December 13, 2009.

Filmmakers from both countries will present 27 documentary films, showing both the beneficial and negative impacts created by globalization and migration. Fifteen directors will share their experiences and opinions with the audience. During six rounds of talks, which will be scattered throughout the three-week event, viewers will get the chance to interact with both social experts and film directors from the two countries.