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Lost in the 90s

Berlinale Retrospektive

11.–22.2.26
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City walks

At least once a month, we invite you to take part in public city walks — or you can book an exclusive walk for your group.

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When we reopen

We’re reopening in 2026 at the E-Werk – a place with rich history. Here for you already: the library and archives are open. Find all upcoming reopening dates here.

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  • Archivkasten, raugezogen ein schwarz-weiß-Foto einer Frau, die Zigarette raucht

    Reopening of the archives

    Our archives are open again. Visit us now at our new location, at E-Werk!

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  • Colorful craft supplies for the animation workshop.

    Celebrate with animation

    Celebrate your birthday by creating your own animated film – together with your favorite people and our film experts! Sounds fun?

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  • Ein schwarz-weißes Bild zeigt in einem alten Filmstudio eine Crew, die eine Mondlandschaft filmt.

    Our latest publication – German Film

    Discover German film on nearly 1,000 comprehensive pages – from classics to hidden gems. Available in English as a hardcover and e-book chapters.

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The streaming program of the Kinemathek

Selects #13: Family Affairs

Nine kinds of families, happy and otherwise, are featured in our current streaming program. Stream without registration or subscription until 15 October!

Watch free of charge

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  • Costume designer Monika Bauert with an actor in a lizard costume on the film set. The actor hugs her and kisses her on the head.

    Personal Papers and Company Archives

    Discover the personal archives of key figures in German film and television – including Ken Adam, Bernd Eichinger, and Hildegard Knef.

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  • Marlene Dietrich in a red knitted sweater looks up at the sky.

    Digital Collection

    We preserve hundreds of thousands of objects that document film and television history. The digital collection offers insight into the diversity of our archives.

    Dive into history
  • An illustration of a black figure with large eyes looks friendly.

    Make your own film

    On filmspielplatz.de, you can watch fun animated films – and learn how to make your own! It’s easy to use and available in German, Turkish, Polish, and Arabic.

    See how