There’s lots of new stuff happening out West – and some classical stuff, too! This month the Berlinale (16–26.02.2023) is lighting up silver screens across the city for the 73rd time – and with it, a cinematic institution in Wilmersdorf: Bundesplatz-Kino. The cinema has been screening films for over 100 years and is one of seven movie theaters participating in the festival’s Berlinale Goes Kiez program (18–24.02), which even includes events at Plötzensee Prison. Back to Wilmersdorf, though: for more than ten years, the owners of Bundesplatz-Kino, Peter Latta and Martin Erlenmaier, have dedicated themselves to arthouse films with a focus on female directors who have shaped the German film landscape since the 1970s. Erlenmaier calls it “communicative cinema” that encourages audiences to engage in conversation and exchange ideas with filmmakers after screenings. So stop by as part of the Berlinale Goes Kiez or whenever you’re out West. The ambience in the auditorium and cafe alone is worth a visit. Speaking of iconic screens: got any photos of movie theaters around the world that closed during lockdown? If so, they’ll be very welcome on the Sleeping Screens blog run by Simon Dickel and Martin Erlenmaier.
Text: Nike Wilhelms / Photos: Peter Kreibich
Bundesplatz-Kino, Bundesplatz 14, 10715 Berlin–Wilmersdorf; map
For the program and tickets see here. Looking to surprise someone? The cinema also sells gift cardswhich can be used for tickets, snacks and refreshments.
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