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: East Side Stories

    From Cold War romance to turbulent years surrounding reunification — German Film Forum: East Side Stories presents five films that offer glimpses into the real-life stories of ordinary lives in East Germany.

    GFF East Side Stories 2300 © Peter Hartwig © Peter Hartwig

  • Goethe on Demand

    Watch films online

    The Goethe-Institut presents a carefully curated collection of German films, available to stream for free. Discover award-winning festival hits, exciting new voices in German cinema and legendary film classics – and find your own personal favourites. Sit back, make yourself comfortable and… action!

    Person sitting behind a television with static noise; arms loosely draped over the screen. © Nick Fancher, Unsplash © Nick Fancher, Unsplash

  • 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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