Cinema

The DFF cinema, which dates back to the Kommunales Kino (municipal cinema) that opened in 1971, is the heart of our institution. With 131 seats, the DFF cinema lets patrons experience film culture directly, let themselves get carried away, and be touched by stories from around the world. Cinema is a sensual experience. The DFF cinema always focuses on the artistic value of the films shown, looks for special aesthetics, accompanies current social and political debates, and ensures the highest visual and acoustic quality with its modern projection technology. We screen works relevant to film history and outstanding contemporary productions alike, if possible always in their original version. The Kommunales Kino’s motto to show “different films differently” remains at the heart of our programming work. Films are shown as part of a film series and often guests join screenings for film talks and discussions with the audience.