Kinofest, the German Film Festival in Manila is delighted to present a selection of films that examine
memory, reimagining, and the confrontation of perspectives in selected films with diverse genres and stories that puts a spotlight on themes of
family, belonging, and care in contemporary German cinema.
Memory is central to
Köln 75, which recalls the famous Keith Jarrett concert of 1975, and
From Hilde, with Love, which uses wartime letters to connect personal history with collective memory.
Reimagining is highlighted in the films for young audiences.
Woodwalkers tells the story of children who can transform into animals to defend their forest, while
Giants of La Mancha mixes folklore and animation. Both films show how imagination helps explore identity and new forms of family.
The confrontation of the truth is addressed directly in
Riefenstahl, which examines the career of a filmmaker tied to the Nazi regime, and
Another German Tank Story, which uses satire and comedy to reflect on the complexity of German history.
Personal stories of care and struggle also appear in the program.
Venafollows a mother dealing with addiction, while
The Light shows how migration and domestic work affect family life and relationships within the home.
Together, these films connect past and present, fact and fiction, and personal and collective stories. The
Philippine program of Kinofest 2025 shows how cinema can question history, inspire imagination, and reflect on the meaning of family, belonging, and care today.
