Cinema in Germany

72th anniversary of the Berlinale bear hunt

Eventful Berlinale

Ten facts about the film festival in Germany and its fascinating history.

In 2020, Zazie Beetz attended the Oscars for the first time.

Topic of the week: Filmland Germany

Conquering Hollywood

Young German stars in Hollywood blockbusters: here you can get to know four international stars.

Topic of the week: Filmland Germany

Internationally successful

Find out here which current series and movies with German involvement are popular all over the world.

Helena Zengel started out in Hollywood at the age of twelve.

TOPIC OF THE WEEK: FILMLAND GERMANY

“I screamed with joy”

She calls Tom Hanks “Tommypot” and has been nominated for a Golden Globe in 2021. At twelve years of age, Helena Zengel from Germany has made a flying start in Hollywood.

Many successful films have been shot in Görlitz.

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Hollywood in Germany

Maren Ade won the German Film Award in 2017.

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Stars behind the camera

Scene from the mixing studio of the Film University Babelsberg

Avenues to fame

Anyone dreaming of walking along the red carpet in a flurry of flash lights should study at these film academies.

Hollywood stars with German roots

Did you know that these famous actors have German relatives?

The Grand Budapest Hotel was shot in Görlitz.

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Görlitz or Grand Budapest Hotel?

Raising questions

Impressive stories being told

Sonja Gerhardt receives the Jupiter Award.

German shooting stars

We are introducing you to five young actors from Germany who you really need to know.

Babylon Berlin is fascinating viewers around the globe.

The best German TV series

Have you watched them? These seven German series are export hits. And we have an insider tip for you too.

German Cinema: Birol Ünel and Sibel Kekilli in Head-On

Ten German films that you should know

Dramatic, romantic, thrilling: if you know these films you can talk about German cinema. Our selection from Metropolis to Fack Ju Göhte.

Cinema hits from Germany: Golden Globe for In the Fade

Filmland Germany

Oscar winner, the biggest film festival and the sound of blockbusters: Germany has a lot of cinema superlatives to offer. Ten facts.

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Film festivals in Germany

Cinema in Germany has many forums beyond the Berlinale. Five addresses for connoisseurs and the curious.

Which way to Hollywood?

Movies made in Germany: German film schools have already produced many talents and international award-winning films. Starting for success in the film sector.