The German Film Festival will be back in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Adelaide, showcasing the best cinematic talent Germany has to offer and boasting a program curated with exclusively Australian premieres. In collaboration with German Films (the national information and advisory centre for the promotion of German films worldwide), Palace Cinemas is giving the 15-year-old German Film Festival a fresh start in 2018.
The Festival program includes a contemporary selection of 26 feature films varying from award-winning dramas and box office comedies to documentaries and a selection of short films. Now in its 13th edition, Short Export 2018 presents six outstanding new short films from Germany, ranging from documentary, to animation and experimental fiction.
Additionally, this years program includes films especially dedicated to families, children and teens. Presented by the Goethe-Institut, the Kino for Kids sidebar will provide a six-film feast for young audiences. This section particularly invites schools to attend the Festival to engage with German culture and learn the language.
Sydney: 22 May 5 June, Palace Norton Street, Chauvel Cinema
Canberra: 23 May 6 June, Palace Electric Cinema
Melbourne: 24 May 6 June, Palace Cinema Como, The Kino Cinemas
Brisbane: 31 May 10 June, Palace Centro
Adelaide: 30 May 10 June, Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas
We have 10 double passes to the festival screening of your choice to give away. To be in the running, first be a ClubInk member you can join here and simply email competitions@filmink.com.au with GERMAN GIVEAWAY in the subject line and tell us what your favourite German film is and why. Dont forget your mailing address!
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