A one-day street festival of art, food, drinks and music, Arma(“Art Marzahn”) is a collaboration between curator Rory Kirk-Duncan, Berlin-based beverage brands Avaa and Volée, and creative agency No Service 24/7. The festival takes place in the Georg Knorr area in Marzahn where a mixed-use neighborhood of residential and commercial space by Chipperfield Architects is set to open in 2027. Coinciding with Art Week, the program begins on Saturday (17.09.2022) from 14h with sculptural and multimedia works by the artist Malte Bartsch. Both Kirk-Duncan and curator Annalena Amthor will be giving guided tours throughout the day, and you won’t go hungry either: food comes courtesy of tacos by Victoria Tacos, sourdough pizza by Jaja and grilled cheese and desserts by Pars. For drinks, ViniCulture and Nature’s Calling will be serving natural wine and Avaa Verjus & Volée aperitifs (non-alcoholic versions also available).

Marzahn kombucha label Bouche, who have their brewery at the location, will also open their doors to visitors to celebrate three years in the district. If you’re curious to see what a commercial sized “scoby” culture looks like, this is your chance! Arma is just five minutes walk from S-Bahn Marzahn, which is just 25 minutes from Alexanderplatz – not as daunting a journey as you might think!

Text: Kate Foran / Photos: Nature’s Calling & Bui Luu Quynh Nguyen / Credit: Arma & Malte Barsch

Arma, Georg-Knorr-Str.4, 12681 Berlin–Marzahn; map
17.09.2022 from 14h

@artmarzahn

Film festivals conjure images of closed-door screenings, invite-only parties and elite juries. Favourites Film Festival (21–25.09.2022) has none of that exclusive glitz; it’s an event everyone can attend by buying a €7.50 film ticket (or a festival pass for €35). Screened at the stylish 1960s City Kino Wedding, the program’s feature-length films and documentaries have been picked with public appeal in mind. Things kick off with French film Softie, a coming-of-age drama about a ten-year-old whose life is changed when a new teacher sees his potential. The screening will be followed by a talk with director Samuel Theis. Other highlights include Flee, a Danish film that’s a rare example of an animated documentary, and Olga, which tells the story of a 15-year-old Ukrainian gymnast exiled in Switzerland. At each screening, audience members submit their ratings, with the winning title shown again at a special event on Sunday. A film award bestowed by regular cinema-goers? Now that’s movie democracy.

Text: Benji Haughton / Stills: Olga, Plaza Catedral & Softie / Credit: Avenue B

Favourites Film Festival (21–25.09.2022) is held at City Kino Wedding, Müllerstr.74, 13349 Berlin–Wedding; map