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YOUR NEXT MOVIE NIGHT IS SET: MUBI GO BRINGS MOVIES TO YOUR HOME & TAKES YOU TO THE CINEMA

YOUR NEXT MOVIE NIGHT IS SET: MUBI GO BRINGS MOVIES TO YOUR HOME & TAKES YOU TO THE CINEMA

If, like me, you were lucky enough to start the new year on a relaxed note, you might have already planned your next movie night with friends. Our collective list of films was long, but there’s nothing better to counter the gray January days than settling into a warm, red velvet cinema chair. Naturally, the popcorn must be within arm’s reach, your companions ready to hold hands during gripping scenes, and a cinephile on standby to help hash out the Letterboxd rating. The only question is… which movie deserves the big screen treatment and which works better in a cozy, private setting? With Mubi Go, this impossible choice becomes easier. The premium subscription to Mubi’s Cinema-on-Demand service includes a free cinema ticket every week. Explore their expertly curated program, and find options that perfectly suit your mood. For instance, “We Live in Time by John Crowle,” a so-called “weepie” (melodrama), takes viewers on a poignant journey through the relationship of Almut and Tobias. The narrative plays with time, jumping back and forth to reveal their personal growth and the evolution of their bond over half a decade.

Then there’s Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain” — equally as moving but an entirely different story. It follows cousins David and Benji as they delve into their family history. Set partly in the U.S. and largely in Poland, the film traces the emotional discoveries of this small group of travelers. Also on the must-watch list is “Babygirl” by Halina Reijn. Nicole Kidman stars as Romy, a married woman who spirals into a consuming, dominant-deviant affair. Whether you watch these gripping films on the big screen or from your sofa, Mubi and Mubi Go are here to fill your year with unforgettable cinema experiences.

Text: Sophie Doering / Credits: A Real Pain, Jesse Eisenberg; Babygirl, Halina Reijn

Get a year of Mubi Go for 129 euros via this link

Tickets can only be redeemed on the day of the screening in participating venues (reservations or online bookings are not possible).

@mubideutschland

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INSTITUTION & INNOVATION: THE SHORT CONCERTS AT THE PHILHARMONIE BERLIN

INSTITUTION & INNOVATION: THE SHORT CONCERTS AT THE PHILHARMONIE BERLIN

What makes a successful concert evening? Acoustic experience, proximity to the artists, uniqueness of the evening, event location? It just so happens the Philharmonie Berlin — led by the performance of the Berliner Philharmoniker, international conductors and soloists — checks every requirement on the list. But is a two-hour performance (plus an interval) necessary? With the new “Ausklang” program, the Berliner Philharmoniker dares to change the tone. At the end of the week, they’re serving up compact sonic delights and celebrating encounters and exchanges with a get-together afterward. For one hour, the Berliner Philharmoniker dedicate themselves to a work of classical music in the heart of the building, the “Großer Saal”, until the foyer officially becomes part of the program. After the symphonic experience, visitors and performers come together over a free drink in the open reception area of the building and discuss what they’ve just experienced. For the upcoming short program on Friday (24.01.2025), the Berliner Philharmoniker will travel through the solar system on behalf of Gustav Holst and confront the intoxicating forces and diverse, celestial characters. The orchestral suite “The Planets” will be performed in a new interpretation under the direction of Daniel Harding, accompanied by the voices of the Rundfunkchor Berlin and unique orchestral effects. The unconventional program attracts all those who want to get acquainted with classical concerts, as well as all those who appreciate an intense concert experience (one that extends beyond the Great Hall into the foyer). 

Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Frederike van der Straeten, Sebastian Haenel

Philharmonie Berlin, Herbert-von-Karajan-Str.1, 10785 Berlin–Tiergarten; map

Concert series “Ausklang”
The Planets by Gustav Holst
 24.01.2025 19h. Get your tickets here.

@berlinphil
@rundfunkchor
@djharding75

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BETWEEN BASEMENT CLUBS & WALL STRIPS: “DREAM ON — BERLIN, THE 90S” AT C/O BERLIN

BETWEEN BASEMENT CLUBS & WALL STRIPS: “DREAM ON — BERLIN, THE 90S” AT C/O BERLIN

It feels like only yesterday that we were living in Berlin’s unrenovated old buildings with coal-fired heating, dancing between the jukeboxes and sound systems of illegal basement clubs, and picnicking on the countless wastelands along the Wall. The city was wild, we were free and the reunited Berlin was ours. This feeling was unique — now unimaginable and irrevocable. But it’s less so with the exhibition at C/O Berlin “Dream On – Berlin, the 90s” because there you can rediscover that feeling, without nostalgia or pathos. Let’s go back to 1989: after the fall of the Wall, the city was in flux — caught somewhere between past and future. A spirit of optimism and fear of loss coexisted, as unique spaces of opportunity began to open. At the same time, the struggle to shape the new capital had begun, a dynamic that continues to define Berlin today. Amidst the burgeoning techno scene, the mood of change, and the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, seven photographers from the former GDR founded the Ostkreuz agency in 1990 — now one of Germany’s most important and renowned photo agencies.

C/O Berlin is showcasing works by nine members of the agency: Sibylle Bergemann, Harald Hauswald, Ute Mahler, Werner Mahler, Annette Hauschild, Thomas Meyer, Jordis Antonia Schlösser, Anne Schönharting and Maurice Weiss. In more than 200 works, the photographers capture and document the transformations of a new society, the challenges of unifying the former walled city, and the complex relationships between people and urban spaces. For me, these photographs embody a Berlin that many of us remember, making them valuable contemporary witnesses to a formative decade. The exhibition is on at C/O Berlin until 22.01.2025, and if you want to take a piece of it home, consider picking up one of the limited-edition prints or a Dream On cap from the store, as I did. Or, for a truly immersive experience, dance at Tresor during the finissage party on 18.01, with an incredible lineup that includes Josh Wink, Tanith, DJ T-000 (aka Alan Oldham) and Miss Djax.

Text: Milena Kalojanov / Photos: Sibylle Bergemann, Mauerbrache am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 1990 © Estate Sibylle Bergemann/OSTKREUZ; Ute Mahler, Grundsteinlegung der Hessischen Landesvertretung am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 17. September 1999 © Ute Mahler/OSTKREUZ; © C/O Berlin Foundation, David von Becker

C/O Berlin, Hardenbergstr.22–24, 10623 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map
Dream On – Berlin, the 90s” until 22.01.2025

@coberlin
@agenturostkreuz

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CEE CEE X MUBI GO: THE DIGITAL NEIGHBORHOOD MAP FEAT. THE BEST OF BERLIN’S INDEPENDENT CINEMA SCENE

CEE CEE X MUBI GO: THE DIGITAL NEIGHBORHOOD MAP FEAT. THE BEST OF BERLIN’S INDEPENDENT CINEMA SCENE

It’s that time of year again — a fresh Cee Cee Neighborhood Map is here! This time, we’ve partnered with Mubi Go, the movie subscription service for discerning minds, a monthly subscription that includes access to Mubi’s wonderfully curated films and a weekly cinema ticket.. The Cee Cee x Mubi Go The Neighborhood Map celebrates Berlin’s vibrant independent cinema scene and inspires you to “Go See a Movie.” This first-ever digital-only map highlights hand-picked cinemas across the city. Did your favorite make the cut? Check out our microsite to find out! There’s Rollberg by Yorck, loved for its wide range of original-language screenings. Or Wolf, the independent gem in Weserkiez, where the cozy foyer-bar is as much a draw as the films. And let’s not forget Delphi Lux in the West, with its classic charm, or Odeon in Schöneberg, glowing with character. But it’s not just the cinemas we cherish — it’s the whole “going to the movies” experience. The popcorn smell, the shared anticipation, and the moments spent with like-minded film lovers before and after the show. That’s why this edition also features tips for easy dinner spots, bar staples, and cultural recommendations to round off your cinematic outing. To broaden our perspective, we’ve asked four special guests to share their movie moments with us. On the map, you’ll find bar tips, favorite films, and popcorn picks from film director Carrie HajnyDJ Susanna Kim, and actors Aaron Altaras and Langston Uibel. And this is just the beginning — more cultural voices and their recommendations will drop soon, so follow us and Mubi on socials for updates and reel-worthy content. So trade the scroll for the reel deal and hit the big screen. See See you at the movies?

Text: Nina Trippel / Photos: Natascha Hamel

Cee Cee x Mubi Go The Neighborhood Map – Go See a Movie

@ceeceeberlin
@mubideutschland

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FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY HAVE EVERYTHING, BUT CAN’T GET ENOUGH INSPIRATION — FOTOGRAFISKA’S ANNUAL PASS

FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY HAVE EVERYTHING, BUT CAN’T GET ENOUGH INSPIRATION — FOTOGRAFISKA’S ANNUAL PASS

It’s the little things that make you realize you’ve grown up. When you notice you have fewer vacation cards in your letterbox, but often boring white DIN A0 window envelopes. When you prefer your sofa to the new restaurant opening. And when you no longer know what to give your friends for Christmas because everyone already has everything. At least for the latter, I found the perfect solution this year at Fotografiska Berlin: The Fotografiska Annual Pass — an annual ticket. The museum for photography, which is still quite new to Berlin’s cultural landscape, shows changing exhibitions with a balanced mix of internationally renowned artists, local positions and up-and-coming talents. The annual ticket costs fifty euros, takes up no storage space, but opens up a lot of space in your imagination. It allows you to visit the exhibitions as often as you like for a year. (especially nice if you want to take a quick look during your lunch break). In addition to the exhibitions, the museum offers coffee and croissants from 10 a.m. and cocktails and dinner until 11 p.m. So if the ticket itself is not enough, combine it with a voucher for your first excursion together. The tiredness of being an adult will fade into the background as you’re stood before good art. And as always, the best comes last: Cee Cee is giving away two annual passes! I’d just as soon keep one for myself…

Text: Alina Herbel / Photos: T. Eric Monroe, Pion Studio

Fotografiska, Oranienburger Str.54, 10117 Berlin–Mitte; map

Send us an email to win@ceecee.cc, to win one of the two annual passes.
Find more info about the annual pass here.

@fotografiska.berlin

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