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In autumn 2025, we will open our new quarters at the E-Werk – a place with history. You can find all dates for the reopening of the main building, library, and archives here.

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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

    Explore our 600 collections online, including estates of filmmakers as well as film production and distribution companies.

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

    Make your own films online at the Filmspielplatz

    On the platform, children can learn how to create their own animated films and watch captivating short films.

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  • Our service for cinemas and festivals

    Did you know? Our film distribution library houses over 20,000 films available for screenings at cinemas and festivals.

    Film Distribution
The streaming program of the Kinemathek

Selects #12: After the War

After the end of the war, the battle with the past begins. Our current streaming program shows films about life after 1945. Stream without registration or subscription until 15 July!

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Digital collection

Discover, research, and view highlights of our archives in our “digital collection”.

  • Werner Herzog Archive

    Peek into the archive of Werner Herzog, one of the most controversial German directors, internationally renowned. We dedicated an exhibition to him in 2023.

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  • Marlene Dietrich in einem roten Strickpullover schaut in den Himmel.

    Marlene Dietrich Collection

    Insights into the life of an icon: photos from Marlene Dietrich’s childhood in Berlin, her dedication during World War II, and numerous costumes and costume designs.

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  • Three people and a dog in front of a cinema façade in Berlin, black and white photograph from 1910.

    Berlin movie theaters

    Travel through time and discover 100 years of movie theater history in Berlin! Explore our collection through seven chronological photo galleries and delve into historic views of the city.

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