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Film Festivals
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. more
Independent films are said to be the heart of American cinema. They traditionally dare to tackle subjects that are (still) taboo for Hollywood and question and challenge the sometimes rigid mainstream mechanisms. The Unknown Pleasures festival presents a selection of the best and most exciting independent films. In the shadow of the Hollywood film industry, they stand for uncompromising and consistent cinema.