18 June to 1 July 2025
Kult Kino: Coming Out

Kult Kino is a monthly film programme co-presented by the Goethe-Institut Singapore and The Projector. Featuring classic and award-winning German films from the Goethe-Institut catalogue at an affordable ticket price, the programme offers celebrated German cinema to all.

3 Screenings Only: Wed 18 June, Sat 21 June, Tue 1 July

Special $7 ticket price for all shows

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Film Synopsis

Winner of 1990 Berlin International Film Festival Teddy and Silver Berlin Bear Award

As a boy, Philipp was strongly attracted to his best friend, but he put that behind him in order to live within the “norm.” He meets a shy girl who falls for him, and soon the couple is sharing an apartment. But Philipp cannot deny his passionate desire for a young man. After years of repressing his sexuality, he finally accepts himself for who he truly is.

Year 1989
Runtime 113 min
Rating R21. Homosexual Content.
Language German
Subtitles English
Director Heiner Carow​​​​​​​
Producer Horst Hartwig
Cinematographer Martin Schlesinger
Cast Matthias Freihof, Dirk Kummer, Dagmar Manzel, Werner Dissel

Awards

Berlin International Film Festival (1990)
- Silver Berlin Bear
- Best Feature Film
- Golden Berlin Bear (nominated)

Eberswalde Film Festival (1990)
- Best Direction
- Best Young Actor (Matthias Freihof)