Film Festivals in Berlin

For ten days, the Human Rights Film Festival presents selected documentaries from around the world.  more

This film festival for new German cinema presents current works by Berlin and Brandenburg filmmakers for one week in several Berlin cinemas.  more

The Fantasy Filmfest presents horror movies, fantasy films and thrillers, some of them as European and world premieres.  more

On four festival days, fantasy film fans can enjoy a jam-packed program with several previews and a good portion of horror.  more

Sehsüchte student film festival: In 2026, the Sehsüchte festival will take place in Potsdam-Babelsberg for the 55th time.  more

The festival "Alfilm" presents the best and newest films from the Arab world.  more

The Jewish Film Festival captures the diversity of Jewish life around the world. For two weeks, filmmakers from all over the world present their best and latest movies.  more

This international film festival showcases current and classic queer films that show the development of queer life.  more

Since 2002, the Zebra Poetry Film Festival has presented the current state of a dynamic short film genre between poetry, film and new media.  more

The Doxumentale presents an exciting selection of documentary films, media projects, VR experiences and readings.  more

Only five euros per film: The Germany-wide Kinofest is a highlight for cinema lovers.  more

Subtle humor, joie de vivre and sometimes blunt realism: The Italian Film Festival brings Italian cinema to Berlin.  more