Cinema in Germany
Glamour at the Berlin International Film Festival, prize-winning films, passionate actors, excellent film academies and the setting for many a Hollywood film.
An American's First Berlinale
DW's Hallie Rawlinson reports on her first time attending the Berlinale International Film Festival.
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?
Great opening for film talents
Berlinale Talents brings together young filmmakers from around the world every year. One of them has actually won a Golden Bear.
“A bit wilder”
Tamer Jandali is opening Perspektive Deutsches Kino with “easy love” at the Berlinale 2019, and has invented a new genre.
Impressive stories being told
Which movies from Germany are the biggest international successes? Mariette Rissenbeek, the future director of the Berlinale explains.
A look at new series from Germany
Excitement guaranteed. This is what fans of German series can look forward to in 2019.
German shooting stars
We are introducing you to five young actors from Germany who you really need to know.
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.
Berlinale fever
Cinematic, musical and culinary delicacies – and protests on the red carpet: impressions from the Berlinale weekend.
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.
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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What you should know about Diane Kruger
German actress Diane Kruger has been named Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival. She received the honour for her role in Fatih Akin’s thriller In the Fade (Aus dem Nichts).
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.
Film and Photography in Germany
These links focus on the masters of still as well as moving pictures.
Golden Globe for a German movie
Diane Kruger and Fatih Akin were honoured in Beverly Hills with the Golden Globe for “In the Fade” as the best foreign-language movie.
Successful film nation
Motion pictures from Germany are well received internationally; award-winning international productions are also made here.
What Germany likes to watch
Many German TV series have become export hits – thanks to international streaming services. Here are four tips.
Film location: Berlin
There is always a movie being shot somewhere in Berlin – a tour of five places that probably seem familiar to movie fans.
A different cinematic language
German director and producer Tom Tykwer organises workshops for young African filmmakers in Kenya. Some major global successes have resulted from this cooperation.
The nice guy years are over
From conscientious objector to man of the world: Daniel Brühl is an internationally famous film star.