12 May to 28 June 2025
Kult Kino: A Coffee in Berlin

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: Mon 12 May, Sun 25 May, Sat 31 May

NEW Screenings Added: Sun 22 Jun, Sat 28 Jun

Special $7 ticket price for all shows

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Film Synopsis

25 Wins & 23 Nominations

incl. 6 wins at the 2013 German Film Awards (Best Film, Best Actor and more)

Niko is in his late 20's and recently dropped out of college. He lives for the moment, drifting sleeplessly through the streets of Berlin, marvelling at the people around him whilst searching for that decent cup of coffee. With a quiet curiosity, he observes how they cope with everyday life while failing to notice how he himself is becoming an outsider.

But, one day, everything changes, and Niko’s forced to confront the consequences of his inaction. His girlfriend ends their relationship, his father cuts off his allowance and a psychiatrist diagnoses him with an 'emotional imbalance'.

The film, shot in stylish black-and-white, with a jazzy soundtrack, captures the aimlessness of post-reunification Berlin youth with wit and poignancy, blending deadpan humor with subtle social commentary.

Year 2012
Runtime 85 min
Rating NC16. Some Coarse Language and Sexual References.
Language German
Subtitles English
Director Jan Ole Gerster
Producer Marcos Kantis, Martin Lehwald, Michal Pokorny
Cinematographer Philipp Kirsamer
Cast Tom Schilling, Marc Hosemann, Friederike Kempter, Justus von Dohnányi

Awards

European Film Awards (2013)
- EFA People's Choice Awards (Jan Ole Gerster, nominated)
- European Actor (Tom Schilling, nominated)
- European Film (nominated)
- European Discovery

German Film Awards (2013)
- Outstanding Feature Film
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Tom Schilling)
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Michael Gwisdek)
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Friederike Kempter, nominated)
- Best Direction
- Best Screenplay
- Best Editing (nominated)
- Best Film Score

Munich Film Festival (2012)
- Best Direction (nominated)
- Best Production (nominated)
- Best Screenwriting