The Goethe-Institut has just launched a new film festival, Kinofest. The festival features 12 German films, most of which were released between 2020 and 2021. And even more exciting, you can watch these films for free. online.
Kinofest was initiated by eight Goethe-Instituts in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. Its goal is to promote German films. All films screened are divided into several categories. gender starting from adventure, drama, thriller, to romance. Not to be missed, there are also three documentaries, namely:
The Cleaners by Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck
Dear Future Children by Franz Böhm
Herr Bachmann und seine Klasse by Maria Speth, which won the Jury Award at the 71st Berlinale in 2021.
To watch, you can register by visiting this linkOnce registered, you can choose the film you want to watch on the site. Remember, you only have 48 hours to watch your choice. It'll feel like you're in the cinema. can, if you're late you'll miss it.
Film Adaptation of a Novel
This year's Kinofest film selection centers on the city as its subject. Kinofest also focuses on novels presented as films, such as Fabian: Going to the Dogs by Dominik Graf. This film, set in 1930s Berlin, is based on the novel of the same name by Erich Kästner.
There are also movies Berlin Alexanderplatz by Burhan Qurbani, a film adaptation of Alfred Döblin's classic novel. The film tells the story of a refugee who arrives in Berlin with high hopes.
Don't miss the film adaptation of the novel chess novella Stefan Zweig's work, directed by Phillip Stölzl. In this film, you can see the return of actor Albrecht Schuch (who also played the role in the film) Berlin Alexanderplatz and Fabian: Going to the Dogs).
After watching some trailer Of the films above, which one will you watch?
So you don't miss out, here is the Kinofest film screening schedule.
- February 18-March 10, 2022:
• undine (2020)
• The Cleaners (2017)
• curve ball (2020)
• chess novella (2021)
• Free Land (2020)
• Die Vermessung der Welt (2012) - March 11-31, 2022:
• Terrible Child (2020)
• Berlin Alexanderplatz (2020)
• Whisky and Wodka (2009)
• Fabian: Going to the Dogs (2021)
• Dear Future Children (2021)
• Herr Bachmann und seine Klasse (2021)
Remember, even though you're watching these films online, they're only available for a limited time. So, don't forget to check them out. mark GCal or any calendar app in smartphone you.
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