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Film Festivals in Berlin

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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:

Kino (2)

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Vierte Welle Film Festival

March 14 and 15, 2026

The Vierte Welle Film Festival brings new perspectives to the screen - with short films on diversity, equality and social change.  more

Sehsüchte Filmfestival

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Sehsüchte

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Sehsüchte Student Film Festival: In 2027, the Sehsüchte Festival will take place for the 56th time in Potsdam-Babelsberg.  more

Cinema

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Human Rights Film Festival

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For ten days, the Human Rights Film Festival presents selected documentaries from around the world.  more

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Achtung Berlin

April 15 - 22, 2026

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

Fantasy Filmfest

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Fantasy Filmfest

April 16 - 19, 2026

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

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Fantasy Filmfest Nights

April 16 - 19, 2026

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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