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Silent Film Festival

January 17 - March 22, 2025

At the annual silent film festival, classics of silent cinema come to the big screen in Berlin accompanied by a live orchestra.  more

Berlin Independent Film Festival

Berlin Independent Film Festival

February 12 - 16, 2025

The Berlin Independent Film Festival champions low-budget filmmaking in Europe by giving new directors the opportunity to screen their work and swap ideas.  more

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Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival

February 13 - 23, 2025

The Berlin International Film Festival, Berlinale for short, is one of the most important film festivals worldwide. Every year, it attracts the elite of the film industry as well as the largest audience of any film festival in the world.  more

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Final Girls Berlin

March 05 - 09, 2025

Where, if not in Berlin, does a feminist, queer and non-binary horror film festival belong? The Final Girls film festival promises dark and daring entertainment.  more

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Greek Film Festival

March 26 - 30, 2025

The Greek Film Festival wants to bring often still unknown Greek filmmakers into the focus of the German audience.  more

Achtung Berlin

Achtung Berlin

April 02-09, 2025

This film festival for new German cinema presents current works by Berlin and Brandenburg filmmakers for one week in several Berlin cinemas.  more

Jüdisches Filmfestival

Jewish Film Festival

May 06 - 11, 2025

The Jewish Film Festival captures the diversity of Jewish life around the world. For two weeks, filmmakers from all over the world present their best and latest movies.  more

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Fantasy Filmfest Nights

May 08 - 11, 2025

On four festival days, fantasy film fans can enjoy a jam-packed program with several previews and a good portion of horror.  more

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Kinofest

September 13 and 14, 2025

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

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Festival of Animation

September 26 - 28, 2025

For three days, the Festival of Animation is all about the fascinating format of animated film. Over 150 films and positions will be shown.  more

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Xposed Queer Film Festival

Date not yet known

This international film festival showcases current and classic queer films that show the development of queer life.  more

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