As of: September 11, 2023 6:00 a.m Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki’s films have their own distinctive style: tragically funny, laconic and somehow as if they had fallen out of time. “Falling Leaves” is no exception. by Bettina Peulecke Aki Kaurismäki has been making films for over 40 years, and “The Other Side of Hope” in … Read more
Status: 08/31/2023 10:33 a.m His debut novel became Charly Hübner’s feature film directorial debut: “Sophia der Tod und ich” is now showing in North German cinemas. How did the work on the film go? Musician Thees Uhlmann in conversation. Thees Uhlmann is best known as a North German musician through and through – with his … Read more
Status: 08/26/2023 11:00 p.m His short film “Kippa”, Lukas Nathrath’s graduation film at the Hamburg Media School, has already received several awards. The young director shot his first feature film “Last Evening” in Hanover without any financial means. Now he’s winning big festival prizes. by Bettina Peulecke A hit, big Hollywood film said: The strongest … Read more
Cinema operators have faced significant challenges over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many cinemas were on the verge of bankruptcy, but the situation has now improved slightly. At the Studio Filmtheater in Kiel, a small line has formed at the box office for the afternoon screenings. People are buying tickets, snacks, … Read more
Status: 07.05.2023 10:47 a.m This year’s prizes were awarded at the 32nd Filmkunstfest Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in the Mecklenburg State Theater in Schwerin. The main prize of the festival goes to Austria. Actress Corinna Harfouch received the honorary award. by Axel Seitz There have been regular standing ovations for the guest of honor at the Filmkunstfest in … Read more
Status: 02/28/2023 07:38 a.m The music drama “Tár” celebrated its German premiere at the Berlinale and is coming to cinemas this week. Actress Nina Hoss described her work with the Dresden Philharmonic as the highlight of her career. von Patricia Batlle The drama by US director and screenwriter Todd Field tells the story of the … Read more