Film

The Goethe-Institut regularly organises film programmes that focus on different themes, introducing noteworthy trends and movements and discussing different issues and perspectives among the German and European society.

Film Standardseite Foto: Kelvin Cheuk © Goethe-Institut Hongkong

Film

German Film Forum: Beyond Boundaries

The new series of German Film Forum, titled "Beyond Boundaries", presents border experiences of various kinds. The first two films are chosen as tribute to Erich Kästner, who would have had his 125th birthday this year. 

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Streaming Platform

Goethe on Demand

On Goethe on Demand, the streaming platform of the Goethe-Institut, we present a variety of online film programs, film festivals and film series that can be streamed from home. More information about the alternating film series can be found here. The films are presented in original language with subtitles. They are accessible online and free of charge after registration.

Goethe on Demand (Key Visual): Scene from the film "The Ordinaries". © Bandenfilm © Bandenfilm

Film archive

Our Film Archive in Hong Kong and Shanghai offer approximately 600 German feature films and documentaries (with various subtitle languages) on DVD or Bluray Format. Cinemas, film festivals, and cultural and educational institutions are welcome to borrow them free of charge for non-commercial purposes. We look forward to receiving your request.

Beleuchteter, festlicher, vertäfelter Filmvorführraum Copyright: Maren Willkomm, Goethe-Institut Copyright: Maren Willkomm, Goethe-Institut

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