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



Movies made in Germany: Starting for success in the film sector.
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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?


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.
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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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.

Successful film nation
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What Germany likes to watch
Read moreFilm 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.