100 upcoming film events
There Was, There Was Not
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 21:00
ACUDkino
An intimate documentary following four women in the self-declared Republic of Artsakh as a new wave of conflict threatens their lives; Emily Mkrtichian's 98-minute film screens at ACUDkino as part of Berlin's Human Rights Film Festival, delivering urgent, personal perspectives.
The Thing To Be Done
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 18:30
ACUDkino
Screening of The Thing To Be Done at ACUDkino as part of Human Rights Film Festival Berlin; a 88-minute documentary following Slovenian workers' rights activists who combat unpaid wages and workplace abuse, highlighting transnational labor solidarity.
Barbie
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 11:30
Yorck Kinos
Barbie lands on the big screen at Yorck Berlin, a glossy, high energy cinematic celebration of color and identity, where she is everything and Ken brings playful contrast in this stylish crowd pleaser.
Bedrock
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 21:00
ACUDkino
Bedrock, a 102-minute documentary by Kinga Michalska (Canada, 2025), screens at ACUDkino as part of the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin. It follows lives around former Holocaust sites in Poland, weaving portraits of a girl, a Jewish survivor, and a Catholic family amid memory a
Amadeus
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Filmtheater am Friedrichshain
Amadeus sweeps through Berlin’s Filmtheater am Friedrichshain, Kant Kino and delphi LUX in a lavish Oscar-winning triple bill, marrying operatic drama with modern cinema craft for a truly immersive night.
Allegro Pastell
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 20:00
delphi LUX
Screening of Allegro Pastell, a drama feature based on Leif Randt’s bestselling novel, at Delphi LUX. A moody, character-driven adaptation that blends literary depth with stylish cinema.
Spatzenkino am Wochenende: Gerne groß
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Kino Moviemento
Family-friendly film screening from Spatzenkino's weekend program 'Gerne groß' at Kino Moviemento in Berlin. Saturday morning showing in the intimate art-house venue promises a kid-safe cinema experience with a warm, communal vibe.
A Free Daughter Of Free Kyrgyzstan
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 21:00
ACUDkino
At ACUDkino during the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin, this documentary follows activist and pop star Zere Asylbek in Kyrgyzstan as she confronts patriarchy, facing hate, threats and a viral call for equality.
achtung berlin film festival 2026
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
Achtung Berlin Film Festival 2026 sweeps into Berlin from 15–22 April, pairing bold new voices with daring cinema across city venues, inviting cinephiles to chase boundary-pushing stories.
Der im Gehen erkundete Weg – Documentary Screening
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Kino Moviemento
A documentary screening at Kino Moviemento with a post-film discussion, offering a thoughtful look at Der im Gehen erkundete Weg. Join fellow cinema lovers for insights, questions, and networking in a historic Berlin venue.
NIÑXS
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 21:00
ACUDkino
Screening NIÑXS at ACUDkino as part of the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin. This 84-minute documentary by Kani Lapuerta follows Karla, a 15-year-old navigating gender-affirming transition over eight years, exploring family support and binary norms.
Sein oder Nichtsein (USA 1942)
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 19:30
Humboldt-Saal, Urania Berlin
Screening of the 1942 American classic Sein oder Nichtsein at Urania Berlin, followed by a panel with Dany Levy, Daniel Jonah Wolpert and Knut Elstermann exploring Hollywood's wartime satire and its Berlin-to-Hollywood journey.
Only Good Things
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 21:30
Kino International
Only Good Things is a mysterious, sensual love story set in rural Brazil, screened as a feature at Kino International. This atmospheric drama invites viewers into intimate landscapes and quietly powerful performances, making it a captivating pick for cinephiles seeking mood and intrigue.
The Last Shore
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 18:30
ACUDkino
Fantasy Filmfest Nights 2026
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Zoo Palast
Fantasy Filmfest Nights 2026 at Zoo Palast showcases Berlin’s premier genre cinema, with thriller, horror, sci-fi and more. The festival brings bold, boundary-pushing titles to the big screen, offering a vibrant atmosphere, curated lineups, and occasional talks in Germany’s largest genre-film festival.
Andrei wird 100
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 19:30
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Join a special film evening at Babylon Berlin for Andrei Wird 100, featuring a screening alongside a concurrent exhibition and a reception. Set in a historic cinema, the event pairs film with art and social moments, offering an intimate post-screening opportunity.
Love Me Tender
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 21:00
delphi LUX
A feature film screening of Love Me Tender at delphi LUX in Berlin, featuring Vicky Krieps as a mother fighting for self-determination. A powerful drama about motherhood, autonomy, and resilience told in a intimate cinema setting.
22. achtung berlin filmfestival
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
Experience 22.achtung berlin filmfestival at Volksbühne Berlin – Große Bühne, a pulse-quickening showcase of bold contemporary films in a legendary venue.
Mambo Maternica (Wettbewerb Spielfilm)
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 21:15
ACUDkino
Three forty-something women confront pivotal life choices about pregnancy, motherhood, and adoption across Paris, Budapest, and Berlin. The film Mambo Maternica is screened in the Spielfilm competition at the Achtung Berlin festival, bringing intimate drama to ACUDkino.
Runa Simi
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 18:30
ACUDkino
Screening of Runa Simi at ACUDkino as part of the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin: a Peruvian 2025 documentary (81 min) following Fernando, a Quechua voice actor, and his son as they dub Disney clips in Quechua, highlighting cinema accessibility.
Germaine Acogny (Berlin Spotlight)
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 19:00
ACUDkino
Screening at ACUDkino as part of the achtung berlin filmfestival. This documentary portrait of Germaine Acogny, the Mother of contemporary African dance, weaves archival footage with new scenes to trace her West African roots and five decades of global stage work and mentorship.
The Richest Woman in the World
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 20:30
Cinema Paris
In Berlin’s Cinema Paris, The Richest Woman in the World screens with a sly wink—an audacious romantic drama where ambition collides with desire, and the cheeky slogan 'All is fair in love and war' crackles on the screen.
Achtung Berlin: Wettbewerb Kurzfilm 1
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
A program of award-winning short films in the achtung berlin: Wettbewerb Kurzfilm 1, screened at Babylon Berlin. The lineup includes Das Armband, Die ganze Nacht, Hummel, and A Day to… (OmeU), offering a compact tour of contemporary German-language shorts with original language subtitles.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Filmtheater am Friedrichshain
Tarantino's Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair returns to Berlin's screens—uncut, unrated and shown in full across Delphi Filmpalast, Filmtheater am Friedrichshain, and Neues Off for a rare, cinema-wide marathon.
21 Grams
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 20:00
delphi LUX
Screening of 21 Grams, the interconnected drama that follows the fragile threads linking strangers whose lives spiral after a tragedy. Featuring Sean Penn, Naomi Watts, and Benicio del Toro, this feature at Delphi LUX in Berlin offers a tense, emotionally charged cinema experience with sharp storytelling.
Silent Legacy
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 21:00
ACUDkino
Screening of Silent Legacy at ACUDkino as part of the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin. This intimate documentary follows Sibiry, a Burkina Faso choreographer living in Finland, exploring belonging, identity, and the societal pressures shaping his dance.
achtung berlin: Schwarze Häuser
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 17:30
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
German-language documentary Schwarze Häuser by Katrin Sikora screens in competition at the achtung berlin festival, a 90‑minute program at Babylon Berlin. The film, presented in a formal cinema setting, offers a Berlin-focused look at contemporary urban life within the competitive documentary lineup.
All the President's Men
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Odeon
In Berlin's Rodeo, All the President's Men revisits a devastating detective saga with Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford, a taut, truth-seeking thriller that crackles with journalistic grit and 1970s sun-soaked suspense.
Ohne Chefs – Demokratie bei der Arbeit
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Brotfabrik (Kulturzentrum)
A 52-minute German documentary by Mario Burbach exploring the idea that a company can run without bosses. Screened at KINO Brotfabrik in Berlin, it follows participants testing a radically flat leadership model and invites discussion on democracy at work.
A House of Dynamite
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:00
delphi LUX
Berlin lights up for A House of Dynamite, a blistering film from Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow, screening at the moody delphi LUX. Expect kinetic chase momentum, stark realism, and Bigelow's fearless, signature intensity.
Special Screening: Homeshopper's Paradise
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Passage
Experience a special screening of Homeshopper's Paradise at Passage, hosted by Yorck in Berlin. A feature-length cinema event at an iconic venue, offering a thought-provoking look at modern consumer culture in a stylish, urban setting.
Mambo Maternica – Achtung Berlin Wettbewerb
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:15
IL KINO Berlin
Catch Mambo Maternica in the Achtung Berlin Wettbewerb at IL KINO. This feature-film screens in Berlin’s competitive program, delivering an engaging cinema experience in a classic venue and a glimpse of emerging German-language storytelling.
achtung berlin: Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 22:30
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of the German feature Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung (Faith, Love and Hope, 1992–1993) directed by Andreas, as part of the achtung berlin program at Babylon Berlin. A late-night look at early-90s German cinema in a historic venue.
Taste of Salt (Wettbewerb Dokumentarfilm)
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 19:00
ACUDkino
In Berlin, ACUDkino hosts Taste of Salt as part of the Achtung Berlin festival, a competition documentary. The film traces a chance encounter between two actors and two young refugees, Belal and Ammar, as a fragile past of loss, longing and the struggle to find meaning slowly unfolds.
achtung berlin: Das Glück der Tüchtigen
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 19:45
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of Das Glück der Tüchtigen (DE 2025) directed by Franz Müller with original language and subtitles (OmU) as part of the achtung berlin program at Babylon Berlin.
Bernd - Operation Germanenkind
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:45
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of Bernd - Operation Germanenkind at Babylon Berlin as part of the achtung berlin festival. A 2025 German feature directed by Cornelius Schwalm (DE 2025), with German audio and English subtitles (OmU).
Where the waves took her
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 17:30
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
In Berlin, Where the waves took her (D 2025) by Jana Stallein screens at Babylon Berlin: 83 minutes, OmeU, a moody coastal tale where memory meets myth and the sea keeps its secrets.
Als wir uns noch öfter gesehen haben
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:15
ACUDkino
Part of the Achtung Berlin festival, this feature-length drama follows intertwined lives in a German city: Flora heads to New York, Antonis stays behind, and Elit arrives as new bonds form. Set in Berlin and screened at ACUDkino, the competing film explores youth, memory, and chance encounters in an intimate, character-driven style.
Lina Braake oder Die Interessen der Bank können nicht die Interessen sein, die Lina Braake hat
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 17:30
Brotfabrik (Kulturzentrum)
Screening of Lina Braake, Bernhard Sinkel's 1974 German New Cinema feature, at KINO Brotfabrik in Berlin. The satirical drama follows a pensioner's life after the building comes under bank ownership, a landmark of postwar West German cinema.
Breaking News
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Odeon
Screening of Breaking News at Odeon in Berlin, presenting a thought-provoking look at media narratives and newsroom dynamics. A sharp, timely film experience in a classic cinema setting, with a post-screening discussion and audience Q&A. Expect informed audience Q&A and notes on
22. achtung berlin filmfestival
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 15:30
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
The 22nd Achtung Berlin Filmfestival screens new cinema at Volksbühne Berlin's Grüner Salon as part of Berlin's renowned film scene.
Wingspan (Berlin Series)
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 17:30
ACUDkino
ACUDkino hosts a screening of Wingspan (Berlin Series), a 42-minute episode shown as part of the Achtung Berlin Film Festival. Set in a glass skyscraper overlooking a moody metropolis, it follows psychotherapists whose patients seem to fly—an inventive, surreal drama by Pedro Harres, Sophia Bierend and Thandi Sebe.
achtung berlin: Wir sind da
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 16:15
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Part of the achtung berlin festival, this screening of Wir sind da (OmeU) presents Julius Feldmeier's work with Alex at Babylon Berlin. A bold, contemporary cinema highlight in the festival's Berlin program, showcasing German-language art-house storytelling with subtitles for an international audience.
Auch wenn Narben bleiben (Berlin Spotlight)
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
ACUDkino
A poignant feature screening at ACUDkino as part of the Berlin Spotlight edition of the Achtung Berlin festival. Thea, a young dancer, confronts trauma and recovery through choreography, love, and motherhood.
Denn dieses Leben lebst nur du
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Brotfabrik (Kulturzentrum)
An intimate German documentary by Douglas Wolfsperger following four people as they seek a happier life in a conservative region. Screenings at KINO Brotfabrik, Berlin, on 16 Apr 2026 at 19:00, 17 Apr at 20:45, and 18 Apr at 18:00 (80 min).
Paris Murder Mystery
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 20:30
Brotfabrik (Kulturzentrum)
Screening of the French feature Paris Murder Mystery (105 min) directed by Rebecca Zlotowski at KINO Brotfabrik in Berlin. Starring Jodie Foster as Lilian Steiner, a renowned American therapist in Paris, the stylish suspenseful drama unfolds across April showings, beginning April 16 at 20:30. A chic, intelligent cinema experience.
achtung berlin: Intersection – Alles ist politisch
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
As part of the achtung berlin festival, Babylon Berlin screens 'Alles ist politisch' (2025), directed by Karoline Rößler. The German documentary offers a timely look at politics and power, presented in the original language with subtitles. A thought-provoking cinema experience in a historic venue.
SHORTIES FILMS SCREENING #26
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
Madame Claude
Screenings of Shorties Films #26 at Madame Claude, a curated night of contemporary short films in an intimate cinema setting, showcasing diverse voices and bold storytelling.
22. achtung berlin filmfestival
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 15:30
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
The 22nd Achtung Berlin Filmfestival lights up Volksbühne Berlin's Große Bühne with bold premieres, intimate screenings, and a kinetic, cinephile energy that puts Berlin's indie cinema on center stage.
Bernd - Operation Germanenkind (Wettbewerb Spielfilm)
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 21:15
ACUDkino
Screening of Bernd - Operation Germanenkind (Wettbewerb Spielfilm) at ACUDkino as part of the Achtung Berlin festival. The German drama follows a man who survived abortion and now acts in a Berlin theatre troupe; during a tour to Peenemünde, their production escalates tensions.
Double Trouble: Documentary Competition
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 17:00
ACUDkino
Two women, Hanka and Bronka, live in a Polish village in the picturesque Bukovina region of Romania near the Ukrainian border, where seasons, farming, and aging shape daily life. The film is part of the Achtung Berlin festival in the documentary competition at ACUDkino in Berlin.
achtung berlin: Befreite Zone
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 20:15
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of Befreite Zone (2002, 93 min) by Norbert Baumgarten as part of the achtung berlin festival at Babylon Berlin. This retrospective delves into historical memory through documentary storytelling, offering a thoughtful look at a pivotal era in German cinema.
achtung berlin: Nichts bleibt und nichts verschwindet
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 17:30
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of 'Nichts bleibt und nichts verschwindet' at Babylon Berlin as part of the achtung berlin festival. The film is shown in dual OmeU/OmU with German, English and Romanian dialogue. A contemplative, multilingual cinema experience that highlights memory and time in Berlin.
achtung berlin: Wettbewerb Kurzfilm 3
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening night of the achtung berlin: Wettbewerb Kurzfilm 3 at Babylon Berlin, presenting a competition program of short films. A stylish Berlin cinema showcase of contemporary German shorts in a historic venue, with audiences watching and awards possibly on the line.
ALFILM: Arab Film Festival Berlin
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
HAU Hebbel am Ufer
ALFILM: Arab Film Festival Berlin brings acclaimed Arab cinema to HAU Hebbel am Ufer on April 22, 2026, with screenings and post-film discussions. The program spotlights diverse voices from the Arab world, offering bold storytelling, cultural exchange, and a lively night of cinema in Berlin.
ALMA BLU
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 17:00
IL KINO Berlin
ALMA BLU screens at IL KINO in Berlin. A heartfelt drama about Alma's return to Italy, a search for belonging and reconciliation, presented in an intimate cinema setting.
Wettbewerb Mittellanger Film 3
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 21:15
ACUDkino
ACUDkino hosts Wettbewerb Mittellanger Film 3, a Berlin cinema program featuring an autobiographical documentary about anxiety and a 13-minute entry My Grandmother is a Skydiver, as part of the Achtung Berlin festival. This mid-length film competition spotlights intimate storytelling in a city venue.
The Evil Dead
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 22:30
Rollberg Kinos
Screening of The Evil Dead at Rollberg as part of Yorck horror program. This 1981 cult classic delivers claustrophobic tension and groundbreaking practical effects, set in an intimate cinema that amplifies its grindhouse energy and iconic demonic terror.
achtung berlin: Fucking Different Generations
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 17:30
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of 'Fucking Different Generations' at Babylon Berlin as part of the achtung berlin festival. This DE 2026 film, directed by Kristian Petersen and Sofía Alvarado, explores generational divides with a provocative, contemporary lens in a stylish Berlin cinema setting.
achtung berlin: Der Kick
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of Der Kick (2005), a documentary by Andres Veiel (82 min), presented as part of the achtung berlin retrospective at Babylon Berlin. A thoughtful, socially aware look at football culture and German history through Veiel's intimate storytelling.
achtung berlin: Active Vocabulary
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 20:15
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of Active Vocabulary at the achtung berlin festival. Directed by Yulia Lokshina, the film interweaves English, German and Russian dialogue with German subtitles (OmU). Shown at Babylon Berlin as part of the 2025 program, it probes language, memory and identity.
ALS WIR UNS NOCH ÖFTER GESEHEN HABEN
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 19:15
IL KINO Berlin
At IL KINO in Berlin, ALS WIR UNS NOCH ÖFTER GESEHEN HABEN screens a intertwined coming-of-age drama about young people drifting through classrooms, cafés, bars and train stations, exploring memory, loss, and the fragility of fleeting connections.
INTERSECTION
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 19:00
IL KINO Berlin
A Berlin screening of INTERSECTION – It’s political, a provocative documentary about discrimination structures, enhanced by an interactive mobile game that makes bias tangible even for those not affected. Held at IL KINO in Berlin; tickets €11 for an evening of critical cinema and dialogue.
achtung berlin: Schwarze Schafe – Die Serie
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 21:45
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Part of the achtung berlin festival, this screening at Babylon Berlin presents Schwarze Schafe – Die Serie (Ep. 1-3), a 2025 German series shown in original language with subtitles (OmU). A cinematic plunge into contemporary German storytelling, offered as a multi-episode program for night owls.
achtung berlin: Mittellanger Film Wettbewerb
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 17:45
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Six competing Mittellanger films headline this edition of achtung berlin at Babylon Berlin, including Nessuno ci Crederà (No One Will Believe). A curated evening of contemporary cinema exploring mid-length storytelling across diverse voices.
“I Thought You Hate War As You Called Me!”
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
A screening from a Left Bank Filmkollektiv series about Iran under war and repression, presented by 3 Days to Liberation and curated by Maryam Palizban. Hosted at Volksbühne Berlin's Roter Salon, in cooperation with Constanza Macras / Dorky Park, delivering critical perspectives on censorship and resilience.
Woman/Mother – Documentary Competition
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 19:00
ACUDkino
An Achtung Berlin documentary competition entry. Mara, a dance educator and mother, seeks creative release from postpartum isolation and plans a tree-canopy performance, inviting her filmmaker friend Klara to document the journey.
achtung berlin: Solo Show
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 22:00
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of the film Solo Show as part of the achtung berlin festival at the Babylon Berlin cinema. A CH 2025 production directed by Julius Weigel featuring Konstantin Schumann, shown with OmeU subtitles. An intimate, contemporary Berlin cinema experience that spotlights emerging German voices in a historic venue.
ALFILM Spotlight: Cotton Queen
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Hebbel am Ufer (HAU3)
Opening night of ALFILM Spotlight presents Suzannah Mirghani’s Cotton Queen (ملكة القطن) at HAU1 in Berlin. This feature-film screening explores family and tradition with rich visuals and nuanced performances. Part of ALFILM’s spotlight series, the event blends cinema with cultural conversation in a contemporary Berlin venue.
achtung berlin: Cities of Ghosts and Angels
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 20:15
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
As part of the achtung berlin festival, Cities of Ghosts and Angels screens at Babylon Berlin. The film is shown with Japanese and English subtitles (OmeU), offering a thoughtful, art-house experience for cinephiles in a historic cinema setting.
Bardo
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 20:00
delphi LUX
Screening of Bardo, a visually lush Mexican drama by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Mexico's submission for the 2022 Oscars. Shown at delphi LUX as part of Yorck's international cinema program in Berlin.
Die Anhörung
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Capitol Dahlem
Die Anhörung at Capitol Dahlem is a stark film-inspired play about morality and betrayal, staged in Berlin's intimate venue where every line weighs heavy and shadows deepen the drama.
Das siebte Kreuz (USA 1944)
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Humboldt-Saal, Urania Berlin
Screening of Das siebte Kreuz (USA 1944) at Urania Berlin as part of Lange Linien: Von Berlin nach Hollywood, followed by a podium discussion with Knut Elstermann and Jenny Erpenbeck, offering a sharp cross-Atlantic cinema perspective.
Rosebush Pruning
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 21:30
Kino International
Rosebush Pruning is a dramatic feature screening at Babylon Kreuzberg, weaving gardening imagery with intimate family dynamics. This poetic drama invites reflection on growth, pruning, and connection, set in a historic Berlin cinema.
Blind Date Cinema: Allegro Pastell (OmeU)
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Kino Moviemento
Experience Blind Date Cinema: Allegro Pastell with OmeU at Kino Moviemento in Berlin. This engaging screening pairs a quirky film with German subtitles in a vintage cinema setting, offering a social, intimate night of film discovery.
The Colour Out Of Space – LIVE
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 19:30
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
At Babylon Berlin, The Colour Out Of Space – LIVE screens Die Farbe aus dem All (2015) with a live score, turning the neon-lit cinema into a cosmic, unsettling fantasia where sound and image fuse in ecstatic dread.
Die Anhörung: Schauspiellesung
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Capitol Dahlem
Die Anhörung: Schauspiellesung at Capitol Dahlem invites you into a tense moral landscape as actors read a piercing script, blending theatre and cinema's mood in a dim, intimate Berlin venue.
achtung berlin: Stau – Jetzt geht's los
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 22:15
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of Stau (1992), a German documentary by Thomas Heise, shown as part of the achtung berlin festival. The film is in German with English subtitles (OmU) and plays at Babylon Berlin. A thought-provoking late-evening cinema experience in a historic venue that delves into Germany’s recent history.
Tod meiner Jugend
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 19:00
ACUDkino
A feature drama screening at ACUDkino as part of Berlin Spotlights, following Kai Peter, a school janitor who returns to his hometown with his wife and son. As he settles into a safe life, an inner restlessness grows while his promising kickboxer son Silas chases a dream.
The Exorcist
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Kino Babylon (Babylon Berlin)
Screening of the 1973 horror classic The Exorcist at Babylon Berlin. William Friedkin's legendary chiller, with Linda Blair and Ellen Burstyn, runs 132 minutes in OmU, delivering a tense, iconic cinema night in a grand venue.
Scherbenland (Berlin Spezial)
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 21:15
ACUDkino
Screening of Scherbenland at ACUDkino as part of Berlin Spezial, revisiting Kreuzberg’s early 1970s counterculture through songs and political struggle. The film weaves archive footage with performances and house occupations to reflect on what that upheaval means today.
Special Screening: We, the Inheritors
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:00
delphi LUX
A special screening of We, the Inheritors at delphi LUX, part of the Yorck cinema program in Berlin—an intimate, compelling cinematic experience that explores legacy and memory with a crisp, immersive presentation.
Hungarian Rainbow - Queer Films from Hungary, Her Mothers
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Kino Moviemento
A curated screening program of queer cinema from Hungary at Kino Moviemento, featuring Her Mothers alongside other titles from the Hungarian Rainbow lineup. The intimate Berlin venue presents LGBTQ stories with English-friendly notes and subtitles, offering a timely look at contemporary Hungarian queer cinema.
ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin: Namir Abdel Messeeh “Life After Siham”
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Hebbel am Ufer (HAU3)
ALFILM's Arab Film Festival Berlin screens Namir Abdel Messeeh's Life After Siham at HAU1. A poignant, humorous feature examining identity and family in exile, presented as part of Berlin's Arab cinema showcase.
Comrades, Almost a Love Story
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 21:00
Neues Off
Screening of the romantic drama Comrades, Almost a Love Story at Neues Off (Yorck), a tender tale of cross-cultural belonging and unfulfilled love brought to life by intimate performances in a cozy cinema setting.
BaumFilmFestival
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
BaumFilmFestival lights up the screen with bold shorts and indie features across multiple dates, inviting eclectic cinema lovers to a warm, community-driven program that sparks conversation.
ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin: Viola Shafik “Home Movie On Location”
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Hebbel am Ufer (HAU3)
Screening at HAU1 as part of ALFILM Arab Film Festival Berlin: Viola Shafik presents Home Movie On Location. This thought-provoking program examines personal documentary practice, weaving archival footage with contemporary reflections on making home movies. A must for cinephiles and scholars of Arab cinema in Berlin.
Sternstunde der Mörder (Berlin Series)
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 19:00
ACUDkino
Screening of Sternstunde der Mörder (Berlin Series) at ACUDkino as part of the Achtung Berlin festival. A WWII-era crime drama set in Prague 1945, following Kommissar Beran and his Gestapo-appointed assistant as they pursue a murder and uncover resistance.
DER ASTRONAUT – PROJECT HAIL MARY
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 21:20
IL KINO Berlin
Screening of Der Astronaut – Project Hail Mary at IL KINO in Berlin. A science-fiction thriller about an astronaut waking up aboard a distant ship to unravel a solar mystery and save Earth.
Southern Edge + Nothing But Blue
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 21:00
Kino International
Join a Surf Film Night at Babylon Kreuzberg for a double feature of Southern Edge and Nothing But Blue—two acclaimed surfing films shown back-to-back in Berlin's vibrant cinema, perfect for film buffs.
ALFILM Festival: Short Heritage Films & Panel
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Silent Green Kulturquartier
ALFILM Festival presents Short Heritage Films at Silent Green in Berlin, followed by a panel discussion. An Arabic cinema event pairing heritage shorts with insightful dialogue in a contemporary festival setting.
Berlin Premiere: Gavagai
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Passage
Berlin premiere screening of the film Gavagai at Passage cinema in Berlin, offering a premiere-worthy cinematic experience in a stylish venue with electric opening-night atmosphere and city energy.
ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin: Marwan Hamed “El Set”
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Hebbel am Ufer (HAU3)
Screening of Marwan Hamed's El Set as part of ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin at HAU1. This Berlin venue presents a contemporary Egyptian drama, spotlighting Arab cinema within a vibrant festival program. A must-see for cinephiles seeking bold storytelling and sharp direction on screen.
We, the Inheritors
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:00
delphi LUX
Screening of a thought-provoking documentary about ownership, justice, and the future of farms at delphi LUX, exploring who owns land and how agrarian power shapes communities through provocative interviews and striking footage.
Hungarian Rainbow: Queer Films from Hungary
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Kino Moviemento
A curated night at Kino Moviemento presenting Hungarian queer cinema, titled Hungarian Rainbow: Queer Films from Hungary. The program features contemporary and classic titles, including Narrow Path to Happiness, with a post-film discussion on identity, love, and resilience.
Selena
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 21:30
Kino International
Screening of the iconic biopic Selena at Kino International, with Jennifer Lopez portraying Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. This music-driven drama lights up the historic Berlin cinema, inviting fans to experience her life and legacy on the big screen.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 22:30
Rollberg Kinos
Rollberg presents a late-night screening of Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. A raw, influential grindhouse favorite returning to the big screen for horror fans craving classic fright.
Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Kant Kino
Screening of the concert documentary Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC at Kant Kino. The film revisits John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s legendary NYC performances, pairing archival clips with insightful context and anti-war-era energy, offering a vivid glimpse into a pivotal moment in rock history.
ALFILM: Ship Of Fools & Do You Love Me?
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Hebbel am Ufer (HAU3)
Two screenings from ALFILM Arab Film Festival Berlin at HAU1, presenting Alia Haju & Léa Najjar's Ship Of Fools and Lana Daher's Do You Love Me? A curated evening of contemporary Arab cinema exploring identity and love.
Freaky Friday
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Odeon
Freaky Friday lands at Rodeo Berlin with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in a playful body‑swap comedy, mixing sharp humor, heart, and nostalgia under neon marquee lights for a festival‑style cinema night.