From the internationally renowned Berlinale to smaller festivals revolving around a particular genre or country, Berlin's film festivals offer many highlights for cineastes and movie lovers. The following list presents the most important film festivals throughout the year in Berlin:

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March 04-18, 2023
At the annual silent film festival, classics of silent cinema come to the big screen in Berlin accompanied by a live orchestra.
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March 29 - April 02, 2023
The Greek Film Festival wants to bring often still unknown Greek filmmakers into the focus of the German audience.
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April 12-19, 2023
This film festival for new German cinema presents current works by Berlin and Brandenburg filmmakers for one week in several Berlin cinemas.
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April 13-16, 2023
For the sixth time, the Visionär Film Festival will present international first and second works in Berlin this year.
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April 26 - May 02, 2023
The festival "Alfilm" presents the best and newest films from the Arab world.
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May 09 and 10, 2023
Political cinema on the big screen: the Short Film Series festival shows activist short films from around the world.
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June 13-18, 2023
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.
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June 15 - 18, 2023
This international film festival showcases current and classic queer films that show the development of queer life.
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June 24 and 25, 2023
The Berlin Revolution Film Festival at the Moviemento cinema shows independent films from all genres and countries.
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August 11-26, 2023
In the open air, the Humboldt Forum presents films from all over the world on three weekends in summer.
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