Film Festivals in Berlin

In the open air, the Humboldt Forum presents films from all over the world on three weekends in summer.  more

The UFA Filmnächte (UFA Film Nights) honor the film avant-garde of the 1920s. The films are shown open air in front of a spectacular backdrop on Museum Island and accompanied by live music.  more

The Fantasy Filmfest presents horror movies, fantasy films and thrillers, some of them as European and world premieres.  more

Under the motto "100 Years of Silent Film!" the Babylon Cinema is showing films that celebrate their 100th anniversary this year.  more

FilmPolska in Berlin is the biggest festival of Polish cinema abroad and shows the most exciting Polish productions of the past year.  more

Only five euros per film: The Germany-wide Kinofest is a highlight for cinema lovers.  more

The Love, Sex & Cinema Film Festival presents international films that focus on intimacy, desire and interpersonal relationships beyond common clichés.  more

The Film Heritage Festival shows films from bygone eras that, thanks to extensive restoration work, can be seen again, and presents restored lost films from different countries to the public for the first time ever.  more

The Taxifilmfest brings exciting films on the subject of taxis and mobility to the big screen – from documentaries to feature films and short films.  more

The Kurdish Film Festival is a permanent fixture on the Berlin events calendar and is taking place for the 16th time this year.  more

For three days, the Festival of Animation is all about the fascinating format of animated film.  more

The Ukrainian Film Festival in Berlin will take place for the seventh time in 2026.  more