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Lost in the 90s

Berlinale Retrospective

12.–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 back and ready to welcome you! Come visit us at our new location in the E-Werk.

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  • Colorful craft supplies for the animation workshop.

    Want a birthday party to remember?

    Create your own animated short film with your favorite people and our film professionals!

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

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The streaming program of the Kinemathek

Selects #14: Action

In keeping with the Film Restored festival theme, our streaming program shows how manifold “action” in film can be. Stream without registration or subscription until 31 January!

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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

    Learn more about the estates and legacies of prominent film and television figures – such as 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 documenting film and television history. Our digital collection provides 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