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We’ve moved!

Find all key dates and details on the reopening of individual departments here. We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  • Researching in our archives

    Our archives are temporarily closed as we prepare to move to E-Werk. Our new search portal (currently available in German only) lets you search all collections and archives online.

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  • Make your own films online at the Filmspielplatz

    On the platform, children can create their own animated films and watch captivating short films. A selection of the videos includes audio descriptions, subtitles, and sign language, as well as translations in Arabic, Polish, and Turkish.

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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!

Watch free of charge

Digital collection

Due to the extensive nature of our collections and archives, we are only able to present a fraction of them in the museum. You can discover, research, and view more highlights 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 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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  • 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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