The best of Italian cinema
Italian cinema fans are in for a treat at the Italian Film Festival Berlin. Held at the historic KulturBrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg, this festival brings a taste of Italy to the German capital each year. It features a diverse lineup of films, meet-and-greet sessions with directors and actors and a range of exciting events, from retrospectives to live concerts.
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Italian Film Festival Berlin at a glance
The Italian Film Festival Berlin is held in one of Berlin's most atmospheric venues, the KulturBrauerei in the district of Prenzlauer Berg. This former 19th-century brewery now houses a cultural complex including the CineStar theatre, the central hub for all film screenings and meet-and-greet events.The festival presents a selection of Italy's latest cinematic offerings, from comedies to poignant dramas. Premieres are shown alongside screenings of Italian classics that shaped the country's film industry.
Italian Film Festival Berlin highlights
- Competition films: Watch the best of contemporary Italian cinema compete for the prestigious Audience Award 'Lazio, eterna scoperta'.
- Meet the filmmakers: Take part in discussions and meet-and-greet sessions with directors, actors and producers.
- Retrospective and homage: Enjoy a special retrospective honouring one of Italy's most iconic film figures, with screenings across four Berlin cinemas.
- Short film night: Discover the creativity of Italy's upcoming talents with a series of short films, including candidates for the prestigious David di Donatello Award.
- Side events: Attend special cultural activities such as concerts and networking events that foster collaboration between Germany and Italy.
Discover the Italian Film Festival Berlin
The Italian Film Festival Berlin offers a platform for Italian filmmakers to showcase their work to German audiences. Originally an extension of the Tuscia Film Fest in Viterbo, the festival has now become one of the key highlights of Berlin's film calendar.The films featured at the festival span various genres. Many of them have already garnered critical acclaim in Italy, and some are screened in Germany for the first time at the festival. For cinephiles, this is a chance to see films that may not otherwise make it to German cinemas or streaming platforms.
Top tips for the Italian Film Festival Berlin
- Don't miss the Short Film Night and the closing ceremony, where the Audience Award is announced.
- The retrospective screenings are spread across four different cinemas in Berlin, so plan ahead to catch your favourite films.
- Tickets are available on the festival's official website, or you can buy them directly at the CineStar box office at the KulturBrauerei.
- The KulturBrauerei is easily accessible via public transport. Take the U2 underground line to Eberswalder Straße or Senefelderplatz, or tram lines M1, M10 and M12.
- Most of the cinemas at the CineStar at KulturBrauerei are wheelchair accessible. Be sure to check specific access details for other venues hosting screenings.
