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Cinema in Germany

Glamour at the Berlin International Film Festival, prize-winning films, passionate actors, excellent film academies and the setting for many a Hollywood film.

Schauspielerin Sandra Hüller Film Oscar 2024 Sandra Hüller: from provincial theatres to the Oscar awards ceremony
Regisseur İlker Çatak Film 2024 Oscars İlker Çatak: Social critical director with Oscar prospects
Lupita Nyong’o, Oscarpreisträgerin und Kinderbuchautorin. Berlinale
Jury President 2024
From Hollywood to Berlin
She is the Jury President at the 74th Berlinale: Lupita Nyong’o. In addition to pursuing a career in film, Nyong’o campaigns against discrimination and racism.
Der deutsche Film soll in Zukunft diverser werden. Film
Inclusion and diversity
Diversity in German film
The German film industry is seeking to become more diverse. An overview of progress and challenges.
Regisseurin Sophie Linnenbaum Berlinale
Filmbranche in Deutschland
“I see lots of opportunities, but there’s still much to be done”
What is the situation of contemporary German film? Which topics are particularly relevant at the moment? We spoke to director Sophie Linnenbaum.
3D-Abbilder von Schauspielern im volumetrischen Studio. Berlinale
Artificial intelligence
Babelsberg embraces the future of cinema
Artificial intelligence could fundamentally change the film industry. Studio Babelsberg in Potsdam is one of the international pioneers in this field.
Ökologische Standards machen die Filmindustrie nachhaltiger. Berlinale
Green Motion
Sustainable film enjoyment
Costumes, scenery, catering and travel: making a film is very resource-intensive. German productions are now seeing changes in this area.
Schauspieler Matthias Schweighöfer und das ehemalige Milli-Vanilli-Mitglied Fabrice Morvan Music
Pop scandal
A film about the rise and fall of Milli Vanilli
Three decades ago, the lip-syncing scandal surrounding Milli Vanilli shocked the music world. Director Simon Verhoeven has now turned the story of the pop duo into a film.
Szene aus dem Film „Im Westen nichts Neues“ Europe Anti-war film wins awards
„Sissi“, ganz cool: Devrim Lingnau als „Die Kaiserin“ Series well worth watching
Das Schlosshotel Kronberg, Kulisse für „Spencer“
Hollywood movies meet Taunus
The Schlosshotel Kronberg is one of the most beautiful film locations in Europe. We take a look behind the scenes of Spencer.
Johanna Roth ist Geräuschemacherin und Sound-Designerin.
The Sound of the Film Academy
The Baden-Württemberg Film Academy is considered a hotbed of young talent in the film industry. We met a graduate.
Maria Schrader: in den USA erfolgreich
With a keen eye
Emmy winner, Oscar nominee, Golden Globe winner: three German directing stars you have to know.
Die iranische Regisseurin Dornaz Hajiha Berlinale Talents from Kabul and Kyiv
Zum 72. Mal: Die Jagd nach den Bären Eventful Berlinale
2020 besuchte Zazie Beetz zum ersten Mal die Oscar-Verleihung.
Conquering Hollywood
Young German stars in Hollywood blockbusters: here you can get to know four international stars.
Neuer Film-Hit: „München – Im Angesicht des Krieges“
Internationally successful
Find out here which current series and movies with German involvement are popular all over the world.
Helena Zengel startet mit zwölf Jahren in Hollywood durch.
“I screamed with joy”
She calls Tom Hanks “Tommypot” and has been nominated for a Golden Globe in 2021. At twelve years of age, Helena Zengel from Germany has made a flying start in Hollywood.
In Görlitz wurden schon viele erfolgreiche Filme gedreht. Hollywood in Germany
Maren Ade gewann 2017 den Deutschen Filmpreis. Stars behind the camera
Szene aus dem Mischatelier der Filmuniversität Babelsberg
Avenues to fame
Anyone dreaming of walking along the red carpet in a flurry of flash lights should study at these film academies.
Charlize Theron
Hollywood stars with German roots
Did you know that these famous actors have German relatives?
”The Grand Budapest Hotel” wurde in Görlitz gedreht.
Görlitz or Grand Budapest Hotel?
Five films that you didn’t know were shot in Germany.
Sandra Hüller in „Toni Erdmann“ Impressive stories being told
Sonja Gerhardt bei der Verleihung des Jupiter Awards. German shooting stars
„Babylon Berlin“ fasziniert Zuschauer weltweit.
The best German TV series
Have you watched them? These seven German series are export hits. And we have an insider tip for you too.
Deutsches Kino: Birol Ünel und Sibel Kekilli in „Gegen die Wand“
Ten German films that you should know
Dramatic, romantic, thrilling: if you know these films you can talk about German cinema. Our selection from Metropolis to Fack Ju Göhte.
Kino-Hit aus Deutschland: Golden Globe für „Aus dem Nichts“.
Filmland Germany
Oscar winner, the biggest film festival and the sound of blockbusters: Germany has a lot of cinema superlatives to offer. Ten facts.
Filmfestspiele München: Kate Winslet Culture
On the big screen
Film festivals in Germany
For anyone interested in cinema, there are lots of forums in Germany beyond the Berlinale. Seven places to go – for connoisseurs and anyone interested.
Deutschland, Filmakademie, Film, Kino
Which way to Hollywood?
Movies made in Germany: German film schools have already produced many talents and international award-winning films. Starting for success in the film sector.
Sehenswer: deutsche Filme
Film and Photography in Germany
These links focus on the masters of still as well as moving pictures.
Weltweit gefragt: Filme aus Deutschland
Successful film nation
Motion pictures from Germany are well received internationally; award-winning international productions are also made here.
TV
What Germany likes to watch
Many German TV series have become export hits – thanks to international streaming services. Here are four tips.
Film location: Berlin
There is always a movie being shot somewhere in Berlin – a tour of five places that probably seem familiar to movie fans.
A different cinematic language
German director and producer Tom Tykwer organises workshops for young African filmmakers in Kenya. Some major global successes have resulted from this cooperation.
The nice guy years are over
From conscientious objector to man of the world: Daniel Brühl is an internationally famous film star.