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		<title>Win tickets to German Film Festival – coming to cinemas from May 6!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The HSBC German Film Festival returns to Brisbane from May 6 to 27 at Palace Cinemas, showcasing the very best in contemporary German language cinema. The 2026 programme features a dynamic selection of films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including acclaimed titles from major international festivals such as Berlinale and Cannes. From compelling dramas and [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class='lead'>We’ve teamed up with the HSBC German Film Festival 2026 to giveaway in-season tickets!</p>
<p>The HSBC German Film Festival returns to Brisbane from May 6 to 27 at Palace Cinemas, showcasing the very best in contemporary German language cinema.</p>
<p>The 2026 programme features a dynamic selection of films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including acclaimed titles from major international festivals such as Berlinale and Cannes. From compelling dramas and thought provoking stories to lighter comedies and crowd pleasers, the festival offers a rich and diverse cultural experience.</p>
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<p>Opening Night and Closing Night events will once again provide a celebratory cinema experience, alongside a curated programme that highlights the breadth of storytelling across the German speaking world, including a dedicated spotlight on Austrian and Swiss cinema.</p>
<p>Whether you are a lover of film, language or European culture, the HSBC German Film Festival is a wonderful opportunity to experience contemporary cinema from this vibrant region.</p>
<p><strong>The 2026 HSBC German Film Festival takes place from 6 May – 27 May</strong><br />
Canberra: 6 – 27 May, Palace Electric<br />
Brisbane: 6 – 27 May, Palace James St, Palace Barracks<br />
Adelaide: 6 – 27 May, Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas<br />
Perth: 7 – 27 May, Luna Leederville, Luna on SX &amp; Palace Raine Square Sydney: 7 – 27 May, Palace Norton Street, Palace Central, Palace Moore Park Byron Bay and Ballina: 7 – 27 May, Palace Byron Bay, Ballina Fair Cinemas<br />
Melbourne: 8 – 27 May, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Church St, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, The Kino, The Astor Theatre, Pentridge Cinema, Palace Penny Lane<br />
Ballarat: 8 – 27 May, Palace Regent Ballarat<br />
<a href="http://www.germanfilmfestival.com.au" target="_blank">www.germanfilmfestival.com.au</a></p>
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		<title>Celebrated New German Cinema and a Seiss Icon Feature in First Highlights of the 2026 HSBC German Film Festival!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[. This year&#8217;s festival Centrepiece is AMRUM, the celebrated new feature from multi award-winning director Fatih Akin. The film is a moving and deeply poignant drama about a 12-year-old boy named Nanning who lives on Amrum Island in 1945, during the final days of the war. Nanning braves the treacherous sea to hunt seals, goes [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class='lead'>The 2026 HSBC German Film Festival, Australia&#8217;s only dedicated celebration of German language cinema, is screening nationally from 6 May – 27 May at Palace Cinemas, Palace Nova and Luna Palace Cinemas. Presented by Palace and German Films, this year’s dynamic line-up of contemporary German cinema includes powerful dramas, insightful true-life stories, delightful comedy and charming family films</p>.</p>
<p>This year&#8217;s festival Centrepiece is AMRUM, the celebrated new feature from multi award-winning director Fatih Akin. The film is a moving and deeply poignant drama about a 12-year-old boy named Nanning who lives on Amrum Island in 1945, during the final days of the war. Nanning braves the treacherous sea to hunt seals, goes fishing at night, and works the nearby farm to help his mother feed the family yet despite the hardship, life on the beautiful, windswept island almost feels like paradise. But when peace finally comes, it reveals a deeper threat: the enemy is far closer than he imagined. Starring Laura Tonke, Diane Kruger and Matthias Schweighöfer, plus a brilliant performance from the young lead Jasper Billerbeck, Amrum is based on the real-life story of co-writer Hark Bohm.</p>
<p>Cannes Film Festival Jury Award winner SOUND OF FALLING (In die Sonne schauen) is the festival Special Presentation. Directed by Mascha Schilinski, the haunting drama follows four girls across four generations experiencing their youth on the same farm in northern Germany. A sensory and poetic epic, this beautifully crafted film has garnered much critical acclaim and was Germany&#8217;s entry into the 2026 Academy Awards©.</p>
<p>From Switzerland comes a warm and humorous portrait of a unique Swiss cultural phenomenon in HELLO BETTY (Hallo Betty). Set in 1956, Hello Betty follows Emmi Creola, a talented copywriter who defies a male dominated workplace by inventing “Betty Bossi”, a fictional housewife who becomes Switzerland’s culinary icon. As Betty’s popularity skyrockets, Emmi struggles to balance the expectations of her public persona with her role as a wife,<br />
mother and professional. A warm and humorous portrait of the 1950s, Hello Betty explores female ambition, identity and the timeless tension between public image and private life.</p>
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<p>The popular ‘Kino for Kids’ sidebar, presented by the Goethe-Institut Australia, returns with a superb selection of films for younger cinemagoers and families. From Austria is THE SECRET FLOOR (Das geheime Stockwerk), a playful time-travel adventure shot in stunning Alpine locations. Twelve-year-old Karli moves with his parents to an old hotel in the Alps and discovers an elevator that transports him through time to 1938 where he makes new friends and must help solve a mystery.</p>
<p>The magical phenomenon returns with SCHOOL OF MAGICAL ANIMALS 4 (Die Schule der magischen Tiere 4). The highly anticipated fourth instalment of the successful franchise School of Magical Animals, based on Margit Auer’s bestselling book series, featuring stunning visual effects and valuable life lessons.<br />
BARRY &amp; ME (Mein Freund Barry) is a breathtaking live-action adventure inspired by the legend of Switzerland’s most famous rescue dog, the St. Bernard. A boy called Georg raises a puppy in secret in a timeless story of friendship, bravery, and survival in late 18th century Switzerland.<br />
Featuring the legendary German children&#8217;s character Pumuckl, first created in 1961, PUMUCKL’S BIG MIX-UP (Pumuckl und das große Missverständnis) is a charming and entertaining tale that combines live action and animation, following the adventures of a quiet craftsman in Munich and his mischievous and invisible goblin friend Pumuckl.</p>
<p>In the charming, observant coming-of-age film TOMORROW I&#8217;LL BE BRAVE (Ab morgen bin ich mutig) tween angst and young love is explored with a touch of humour and tenderness.</p>
<p><strong>The 2026 HSBC German Film Festival takes place from 6 May – 27 May</strong><br />
Canberra: 6 – 27 May, Palace Electric<br />
Brisbane: 6 – 27 May, Palace James St, Palace Barracks<br />
Adelaide: 6 – 27 May, Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas<br />
Perth: 7 – 27 May, Luna Leederville, Luna on SX &amp; Palace Raine Square Sydney: 7 – 27 May, Palace Norton Street, Palace Central, Palace Moore Park Byron Bay and Ballina: 7 – 27 May, Palace Byron Bay, Ballina Fair Cinemas<br />
Melbourne: 8 – 27 May, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Church St, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Westgarth, The Kino, The Astor Theatre, Pentridge Cinema, Palace Penny Lane<br />
Ballarat: 8 – 27 May, Palace Regent Ballarat<br />
<a href="http://www.germanfilmfestival.com.au" target="_blank">www.germanfilmfestival.com.au</a></p>
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		<title>German Film Festival 2025 &#8211; I Want It All: Hildegard Knef Movie Review</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In her teens she studied acting and that passion to entertain fuelled her life and livelihood for the rest of her days. Her story is one of the brutalities of enduring cancer (and its many surgeries) and the judgemental whims of the conservative times. She acted in German films and post-war was contracted to an [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class='lead'>Largely unknown to the current generation of filmgoers, Hildegard Knef led a fascinating life and the documentary I Want It All: Hildegard Knef focuses on the broad strokes of that life. She was born in Ulm, Germany in 1925 and after her father’s passing when she was just six months old moved to Berlin. While living there she endured the full impact of World War Two including the bombing and devastation of that city.</p>
<p>In her teens she studied acting and that passion to entertain fuelled her life and livelihood for the rest of her days. Her story is one of the brutalities of enduring cancer (and its many surgeries) and the judgemental whims of the conservative times. She acted in German films and post-war was contracted to an American studio that had no idea of what to do with her. Music was an important driver of her success and provided a singing career that transcended acting and lasted throughout her life.</p>
<p>She also became a noted writer with a series of books that detailed different periods of her life. Her honesty in written form and through interviews pushing her books is startling. Those filmed interviews show how far that medium has fallen in recent days. The questions she endured and thoughtfully answered are in such stark contrast to our current state of the ten-minute talks to plug whatever new project the artist is currently spruiking.</p>
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<p>As a history lesson and insight into the state of her times, it is never less than assertive and shows the strength of her character warts and all. Her only child, a daughter named Christina also drops truth bombs throughout the film. Living in the media spotlight most of her life, with its abundant video evidence contributes greatly to this story. Extraordinary times led to a life of extreme highs and lows and her forthrightness is riveting.<br />
<strong>Rob Hudson</strong></p>
<p><strong>I Want It All: Hildegard Knef screenings in Brisbane</strong><br />
<strong> Palace Barracks Brisbane</strong><br />
Monday 19th May<br />
Thursday 22nd May</p>
<p><strong>Palace James St Cinema</strong><br />
Friday 16th May<br />
Wednesday 21st May<br />
Tuesday 27th May</p>
<p>The 2025 HSBC German Film Festival will take place from 30 April – 28 May 2025, and will take place at the Palace James Street and Palace Barracks cinemas.</p>
<p><a href="http://modmove.com/festivals/the-full-programme-2025-hsbc-german-film-festival-has-been-released/" target="_blank">Click here for more information about the festival</a>, or head to the official website for more information and to book your tickets!<br />
<a href="http://www.germanfilmfestival.com.au" target="_blank">www.germanfilmfestival.com.au</a></p>
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		<title>German Film Festival 2023: Sisi &amp; I Movie Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 16:56:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The movie revolves around her relationship with Countess Irma Sztáray (Sandra Hüller) who started as her lady-in-waiting but became much more. The film begins after the period when Sisi gave birth to the royal children and focuses on the time she spent away from her husband on Corfu, an island off the coast of Greece. [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class='lead'>History has not been kind to women who tried to live outside the norm of their time. Empress Elisabeth of Austria or Sisi (Susanne Wolff) was an island onto herself. Entitled to be sure but also filled with ideas that ran counter to her age. With little need for her husband after the birth of their children, she spent most of her time away from the royal court.</p>
<p>The movie revolves around her relationship with Countess Irma Sztáray (Sandra Hüller) who started as her lady-in-waiting but became much more. The film begins after the period when Sisi gave birth to the royal children and focuses on the time she spent away from her husband on Corfu, an island off the coast of Greece.</p>
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<p>During this separation, she was able to indulge her every whim and led a hedonist lifestyle where all those around her had to indulge her outside take on life and its responsibilities. Everyone had to abide by those esoteric wishes or they would soon be replaced. Irma was able to adhere to the dogma better than most.</p>
<p>Covering the last days leading up to the death of Elisabeth of Austria, Sisi &amp; I delivers its own highly stylised version of the truth. It differs substantially from the historical account of those final events. Diversion aside there is sadness at its core as the woman who could seemingly have it all never had what she really wanted.<br />
<strong>Rob Hudson</strong></p>
<p><strong>Sisi &amp; I Screenings in Brisbane:</strong><br />
<strong> Palace Barracks</strong><br />
Thursday 4 May 3:15 PM<br />
Monday 8 May 5:45 PM<br />
Wednesday 10 May 7:00 PM<br />
Thursday 11 May 5:45 PM<br />
Sunday 14 May 6:40 PM<br />
Saturday 20 May 3:30 PM</p>
<p><strong>Palace James Street</strong><br />
Sunday 7 May 11:00 AM<br />
Tuesday 9 May 3:20 PM<br />
Tuesday 16 May 8:20 PM<br />
Thursday 18 May 2:50 PM<br />
Tuesday 23 May 1:10 PM</p>
<p>The German Film Festival runs in Brisbane from 3 &#8211; 24 May and will take place at the Palace James Street and Palace Barracks cinemas.</p>
<p><a href="http://modmove.com/festivals/the-2023-german-film-festival-programme-has-been-unveiled/">Click here for more information about the festival</a>, or head to the official website for more information and to book your tickets!<br />
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		<title>Watch the trailer for The Forger &#8211; coming to the German Film Festival this June!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 16:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to his knack for creating new identities, he dares to venture out, hiding in plain sight and navigating around the authorities with inventiveness and charm. He throws himself into the city’s nightlife with his friends Det (Jonathan Berlin, Summer of 44) and Gerda (Luna Wedler), and even catches a fragile glimpse of love in [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class='lead'>Berlin, 1942. A young Jewish man, Cioma Schönhaus (rising star Louis Hofmann, Dark, Land of Mine), refuses to let the Nazis take away his zest for life. When he discovers his talent for forging documents – especially passports – he sees this as the ideal way to help not only himself but also others escape deportation.</p>
<p>Thanks to his knack for creating new identities, he dares to venture out, hiding in plain sight and navigating around the authorities with inventiveness and charm. He throws himself into the city’s nightlife with his friends Det (Jonathan Berlin, Summer of 44) and Gerda (Luna Wedler), and even catches a fragile glimpse of love in seemingly hopeless times. But the more lives the trio saves, the more the noose tightens around them.</p>
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<p>Directed and written by Maggie Peren, The Forger is based on the true story Samson “Cioma” Schönhaus, a Jewish graphic artist who forged documents to help others escape the Nazis. In this illuminating drama, Hofmann embodies Schönhaus’ indomitable optimism and determination, even in the darkest moments, to focus on the light.<br />
<a href="https://germanfilmfestival.com.au/films/the-forger" target="_blank">www.germanfilmfestival.com.au</a></p>
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		<title>German Film Festival – Next Door Movie Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:17:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brühl plays Daniel a well-known movie star who stops for a beverage at a local bar on the way to the airport and gets a lot more than he bargained for from the visit. He becomes engaged in conversation with one of the patrons Burno (Peter Kurth) and is at first amused, then annoyed, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class='lead'>One of Germany’s best known cinema exports <a href="http://modmove.com/reviews/retro-movie-review-rush/">Daniel Brühl</a> makes his directorial debut with Next Door. It’s a work that unravels both the participants and audience expectations in a most engaging way. It takes the slow burn approach and ensnares you as more information is presented and the reveals start to add up.</p>
<p>Brühl plays Daniel a well-known movie star who stops for a beverage at a local bar on the way to the airport and gets a lot more than he bargained for from the visit. He becomes engaged in conversation with one of the patrons Burno (Peter Kurth) and is at first amused, then annoyed, and finally horrified by the level of information this man has on him and his family.</p>
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<p>It turns out Bruno lives in the building next door to Daniel’s movie star digs and has spent hundreds of hours gleaming all the details of his neighbour&#8217;s life. This is a sharp take on the narcissistic tendencies of the movie elite and the isolation from the common folk that is engendered by that level of fame. Unfolding almost like a detective yarn provides you with some great Sherlock moments.<br />
<strong>Rob Hudson</strong></p>
<p>Presented by Palace, the German Film Festival will screen the best new films from Germany showcasing Festival favourites, works of auteurs and the best new talent.</p>
<p>This year’s programme, presented in association with German Films, will screen from 25 May – 20 June at Palace Cinemas across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide.</p>
<p>Next Door is playing in Brisbane as part of the German Film Festival:</p>
<p><strong>BRISBANE</strong><br />
<strong>PALACE JAMES ST</strong><br />
Monday 7, June 1:45 PM<br />
Thursday 10, June 1:30 PM<br />
Saturday 12, June 6:15 PM<br />
Tuesday 15, June 2:30 PM<br />
Wednesday 16, June 4:10 PM<br />
Saturday 19, June 10:30 AM</p>
<p><strong>PALACE BARRACKS</strong><br />
Wednesday 9, June 2:30 PM<br />
Friday 11, June 1:00 PM<br />
Monday 14, June 11:00 AM<br />
Thursday 17, June 5:15 PM<br />
Friday 18, June 6:00 PM<br />
www.germanfilmfestival.com.au</p>
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		<title>German Film Festival &#8211; The Audition Movie Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:09:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anna is a bit of an enigma as she has the pieces of modern-day life that most would be satisfied with. A home, job, understanding husband, and precocious young child. Her centre is just slightly askew. Her job as a violin teacher at a Conservatoire gives her little confidence or pleasure. &#160; &#160; When she [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class='lead'>German actor Nina Hoss, recently seen on Australian televisions as Detective Elsie Garten in the thriller Shadowplay expands her range once again by playing Anna Bronsky, a mother with multiple issues. The reality of her existence is never less than interesting in this slice of German life.</p>
<p>Anna is a bit of an enigma as she has the pieces of modern-day life that most would be satisfied with. A home, job, understanding husband, and precocious young child. Her centre is just slightly askew. Her job as a violin teacher at a Conservatoire gives her little confidence or pleasure.</p>
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<p>When she comes into contact with a young student Alexander (Ilja Monti) she sees things in him that others don’t. Her obsession comes to full fruition and in so doing, she alienates all those around her including Alexander. The film presents these activities with little principled opinion and evil actions often have seemingly few consequences. You have to find a place in your own morality for this film’s message.<br />
<strong>Rob Hudson</strong></p>
<p>Presented by Palace, the German Film Festival will screen the best new films from Germany showcasing Festival favourites, works of auteurs and the best new talent.</p>
<p>This year’s programme, presented in association with German Films, will screen from 25 May – 20 June at Palace Cinemas across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide.</p>
<p><strong>The Audition is playing in Brisbane as part of the German Film Festival:</strong></p>
<p><strong>PALACE JAMES ST</strong><br />
Wednesday 2, June 1:15 PM<br />
Saturday 5, June 5:15 PM<br />
Friday 11, June 8:10 PM<br />
Monday 14, June 11:00 AM</p>
<p><strong>PALACE BARRACKS</strong><br />
Thursday 3, June 4:20 PM<br />
Monday 7, June 11:00 AM<br />
Wednesday 16, June 7:00 PM<br />
Sunday 20, June 11:00 AM<br />
<a href="http://www.germanfilmfestival.com.au" target="_blank">www.germanfilmfestival.com.au</a></p>
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		<title>German Film Festival reveals full 2021 program!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Festival, in collaboration with German Films, opens with the eagerly anticipated feature debut of actor Daniel Brühl (Good Bye Lenin!) who directs and stars in NEXT DOOR (Nebenan), fresh from its world premiere at Berlinale. In this darkly comic skewering of celebrity and privilege, Brühl plays a famous actor whose day gets completely railroaded [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class='lead'>Presented by Palace, the German Film Festival’s full 2021 programme has been revealed, which boasts a spectacular selection of 30 films, the best and latest in German cinema, a number of which are screening for the first time outside Germany.</p>
<p>The Festival, in collaboration with German Films, opens with the eagerly anticipated feature debut of actor Daniel Brühl (Good Bye Lenin!) who directs and stars in NEXT DOOR (Nebenan), fresh from its world premiere at Berlinale. In this darkly comic skewering of celebrity and privilege, Brühl plays a famous actor whose day gets completely railroaded by a stranger with ulterior motives.</p>
<p>The multi award-winning Closing Night film, BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ is a slick new adaptation of Alfred Döblin&#8217;s influential 1929 novel of the same name and follows an undocumented immigrant from West Africa on a dark odyssey through Berlin.</p>
<p>Berlin Alexanderplatz was previously adapted by filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and Fassbinder is the focus of this year’s Festival spotlight with a glorious 4K restoration of LOLA for its 40th anniversary. Lola follows a seductive cabaret singer in her outrageous quest to elevate herself in a world where everything-and everyone-is for sale. The film will feature special introductions at selected sessions throughout the Festival.</p>
<p>Plus the Cannes Film Festival selected ENFANT TERRIBLE, a provocative and uncompromising biopic that looks at the intense short life and excesses of the iconic New German Cinema auteur, featuring a brilliant performance from Oliver Masucci as Fassbinder.</p>
<p>The city of Berlin features prominently in this year’s festival. Documentary BERLIN BOUNCER tells the story of Berlin – from a divided city to the party metropolis of today – through the eyes of its most legendary doormen. Stars Berghain bouncer Sven Marquardt.</p>
<p>THE KANGAROO CHRONICLES (Die Känguru-Chroniken) is a hilarious adaptation of the bestselling book series by Marc-Uwe Kling and revolves around a mediocre musician and a communist Kangaroo who must team up to fight a right-wing politician. Directed by Dani Levy.</p>
<p>Sandra Hüller (Toni Erdmann) stars in EXILE (Exil) where cultural and psychological tensions, claustrophobically observed in the workplace and at home, come to a head in Visar Morina’s enthralling thriller about one man’s identity crisis as a foreigner in Germany.<br />
FREE COUNTRY (Freies Land) is set in a recently reunified Germany as two detectives investigate the disappearance of teen sisters in a remote town, where it seems like everyone has something to hide.</p>
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<p>Family relationships are at the fore in GOD, YOU&#8217;RE SUCH A PRICK (Gott, du kannst ein Arsch sein).<br />
16-year-old Steffi who has been diagnosed with cancer decides to enjoy the time she has left by embarking on a road-trip while her parents (played by Heike Makatsch and Til Schweiger) chase her. Charming comedy GRANDPARENTING 101 (Enkel für Anfänger) stars Heiner Lauterbach, Barbara Sukowa and Maren Kroymann as grandparents for hire who plunge their lives into chaos to escape their monotonous retirement. Lauterbach also stars in IT’S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD (Es ist zu deinem Besten) alongside Jürgen Vogel and Hilmi Sözer in this feel-good comedy as three fathers who make a pact to save their daughters from their boyfriends.</p>
<p>A beguiling fusion of modern romance and futurism, Maria Schrader’s romantic comedy I’M YOUR MAN (Ich bin dein Mensch) questions what it means to be human, as a scientist agrees to live with a humanoid robot in an extraordinary experiment. Maren Eggert’s performance as scientist Alma earned her the Silver Bear Award at the Berlinale this year. Also stars Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey).</p>
<p>Told without dialogue but full of poetry, THE BRA (Vom Lokführer, der die Liebe suchte) is an unconventional Cinderella story set in scenic Azerbaijan where a lovable train driver stumbles upon not a crystal slipper but a blue bra.</p>
<p>In THE PERFECT SECRET (Das perfekte Geheimnis), an evening amongst friends escalates when all phones are put on the table at dinner and secrets cannot be hidden in this biting German box office hit featuring a unique all-star ensemble.</p>
<p>Based on a bestselling novel, epistolary cyber romance THE SPACE BETWEEN THE LINES (Gut gegen Nordwind) is a thoughtful look at the nature of human relationships, starring Nora Tschirner and Alexander Fehling.</p>
<p>Thrilling drama THE COLLINI CASE (Der Fall Collini) stars Elyas M’Barek as a young defence lawyer who unearths a vast conspiracy while investigating a brutal murder case. M’Barek also stars opposite Palina Rojinski in NIGHTLIFE, which follows one man’s romantic encounter with the woman of his dreams that turns into a crazy chase through the Berlin night in this wild comedy.</p>
<p>Austrian cinema also features with OSKAR &amp; LILLI. WHERE NO ONE KNOWS US (Ein bisschen bleiben wir noch), a timely bittersweet odyssey about the many ways of perceiving the world in order to survive. Two Chechen refugee children – separated from their mother – try to avert their looming fate of deportation from Austria with poetic and unusual means.</p>
<p>BACKSTAGE VIENNA STATE OPERA (Backstage Wiener Staatsoper), a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at cultural institution the Vienna State Opera, portrays the variety of often invisible work that enables the world-renowned singers, conductors and musicians to delight their audience.</p>
<p>Music is also at the heart of THE AUDITION (Das Vorspiel). A meticulously arranged visual concerto from acclaimed German actor-director Ina Weisse, this gripping drama stars Nina Hoss as a woman trapped in the pursuit of success. Each session will be followed by a pre-recorded Q&amp;A with star Nina Hoss.</p>
<p>Previously announced, the Festival Centrepiece feature is FABIAN: GOING TO THE DOGS (Fabian oder Der Gang vor die Hunde). Direct from its world premiere at the 2021 Berlinale, Dominik Graf’s adaptation of Erich Kästner&#8217;s iconic 1930s Berlin set novel, sees a dashing idealist played by Tom Schilling find love amidst the twilight hedonism of pre-Nazi Germany. Special event screenings will feature an introduction and intermission with specialty cocktails served.</p>
<p>Also screening: ELECTRIC GIRL, a high energy blend of animation and psychological study in which a slam poet begins to embody the Japanese anime superheroine that she voices. While in HOW I TAUGHT MYSELF TO BE A CHILD (Wie ich lernte, bei mir selbst Kind zu sein) the youngest son of an old Austrian dynasty of confectionery millionaires discovers the power of love, humour and his own extraordinary ability to shape his realities in conservative 1950s Vienna.</p>
<p>The Goethe-Institut presents the popular sidebar “Kino for Kids”, films especially curated for children and teens. This year’s programme includes:<br />
A VOLUNTARY YEAR (Das freiwillige Jahr) – A domestic coming-of-age story, a father and daughter fight over travel plans as recent high-school graduate Jette is about to head to Central America for a year of volunteering.<br />
DEAR MR. FÜHRER (Das Glaszimmer) – After fleeing Munich with his mother shortly before the end of the war, Felix befriends the son of a loyal National Socialist in this war drama about growing up and fitting in.<br />
MADISON: A FAST FRIENDSHIP (Madison) – When the cycling-obsessed 13-year-old Madison has to unwillingly swap her racing bike for a mountain bike in the Alps, things go haywire in this sporting adventure.<br />
MAX AND THE WILD BUNCH (Max und die wilde 7) – When nine-year-old Max moves to a senior residence with his mother, he is caught up in an exciting investigation, together with the three nursing home residents of Table No. 7.<br />
THE PEPPERCORNS AND THE SECRET OF THE DEEP SEA (Die Pfefferkörner und der Schatz der Tiefsee) – An exciting adventure with a strong environmental message, five young sleuths become embroiled in an eco-conspiracy in their search for a missing oceanographer.<br />
TOO FAR AWAY (Zu weit weg) – At his new school, an 11-year-old boy bonds over soccer with another newcomer, a 12-year-old Syrian refugee in this sensitive drama of competition and friendship.</p>
<p>The German Film Festival will take place nationally from 25 May to 20 June in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Brisbane and Byron Bay.</p>
<p><strong>German Film Festival</strong><br />
Sydney: 25 May – 13 June, Palace Norton, Chauvel Cinemas, Palace Central<br />
Canberra: 26 May – 13 June, Palace Electric<br />
Melbourne: 27 May – 13 June, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, The Kino, Pentridge Cinema and The Astor Theatre (selected sessions)<br />
Brisbane: 1 – 20 June, Palace James St, Palace Barracks<br />
Adelaide: 2 – 20 June, Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas<br />
Perth: 3 – 20 June, Luna Leederville, Luna on SX &amp; Palace Raine Square<br />
Byron Bay: 4 – 20 June, Palace Byron Bay<br />
Tickets are now on sale at <a href="http://www.germanfilmfestival.com.au" target="_blank">www.germanfilmfestival.com.au</a></p>
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		<title>2021 German Film Festival returns with a feast of films!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year’s programme, presented in association with German Films, will screen from 25 May – 20 June at Palace Cinemas across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide. German Film Festival spokesperson Bettina Kinski said, “We&#8217;re truly excited to return to screens with the latest in German Cinema, something we sadly missed in [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class='lead'>Presented by Palace, the German Film Festival will screen the best new films from Germany showcasing Festival favourites, works of auteurs and the best new talent.</p>
<p>This year’s programme, presented in association with German Films, will screen from 25 May – 20 June at Palace Cinemas across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide.</p>
<p>German Film Festival spokesperson Bettina Kinski said, “We&#8217;re truly excited to return to screens with the latest in German Cinema, something we sadly missed in 2020. The Festival will be a great opportunity for people interested in German language films and culture to reunite and reconnect &#8211; and we look forward to welcoming them.”</p>
<p>At the Centrepiece of the Festival programme is FABIAN: GOING TO THE DOGS (Fabian oder Der Gang vor die Hunde). Straight from its world premiere at the 2021 Berlinale, Dominik Graf’s adaptation of Erich Kästner&#8217;s iconic 1930s Berlin set novel, sees a dashing idealist played by Tom Schilling find love amidst the twilight hedonism of pre-Nazi Germany.</p>
<p><strong>Other Festival highlights include:</strong><br />
ELECTRIC GIRL &#8211; A high energy blend of animation and psychological study, in which a slam poet begins to embody the Japanese anime superheroine that she voices.<br />
HOW I TAUGHT MYSELF TO BE A CHILD (Wie ich lernte, bei mir selbst Kind zu sein) &#8211; In conservative 1950s Vienna the youngest son of an established Austrian dynasty of confectionery millionaires discovers the power of love, humour and his own extraordinary ability to shape his realities.<br />
NIGHTLIFE &#8211; One man’s romantic encounter with the woman of his dreams turns into a crazy chase through the Berlin night in this wild comedy starring Elyas M’Barek and Palina Rojinski.<br />
THE AUDITION (Das Vorspiel) &#8211; A meticulously arranged visual concerto from acclaimed German actor/director Ina Weisse, this gripping drama stars Nina Hoss as a woman trapped in the pursuit of success.</p>
<p>The Goethe-Institut will again contribute the popular sidebar “Kino for Kids“, a programme especially dedicated to children and teens. Eva Baker, Head of Language Australia and Deputy Director said, “It is a wonderful opportunity for young audiences, schools and families alike to experience a fantastic collection of the latest German films. This year, the audience can look forward to curious and strong young characters in their journeys through life.”</p>
<p>The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany are long term supporters of the Festival and Jens Hoch, Head of the Embassy’s Culture Section, said “We are delighted that the Festival is back in 2021 as films are such an important way for cultures to connect. We are thrilled that some of the best of contemporary German cinema will be screened nationally.”</p>
<p>The full program will be announced in early May when tickets go on sale.</p>
<p><strong>The German Film Festival will take place nationally from 25 May – 20 June in the following cities:</strong><br />
Sydney: 25 May – 13 June, Palace Norton, Chauvel Cinemas, Palace Central<br />
Canberra: 26 May – 13 June, Palace Electric<br />
Melbourne: 27 May – 13 June, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Cinema Como, The Kino and Pentridge Cinema<br />
Brisbane: 1 – 20 June, Palace James St, Palace Barracks<br />
Adelaide: 2 – 20 June, Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas<br />
Perth: 3 – 20 June, Luna Leederville, Luna on SX &amp; Palace Raine Square<br />
Byron Bay: 4 – 20 June, Palace Byron Bay<br />
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.germanfilmfestival.com.au" target="_blank">www.germanfilmfestival.com.au</a></p>
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		<title>German Film Festival &#8211; Styx Movie Review</title>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class='lead'>What starts as an epic single person journey turn into a transformative experience when Rike (Susanne Wolff) who sets sail by herself to the small island of Ascension in the Atlantic. The first third of the film details how strong and competent a sailer and person Rike is by detailing her attention to detail and unflappable nature. She endures a life threatening storm with some ease as she is very well prepared.</p>
<p>During her journey she encounters a ship that starts out as an enigma. She can plainly see the craft but is unable to make radio contact. Upon closer inspection she discovers it is a broken down trawler filled with what appears to be refugees. In a radio call to the Coast Guard, they ask her a series of questions she cannot answer while appearing to care little about the trawler or its occupants, even warning her to stay away. She decides she must do something to help.</p>
<p>There is morality at play here with how the West places value on people from poorer countries and also the stark contrast between those in power and the powerless. Rike, a trained paramedic helps a young boy who swims to her small boat but collapses from the effort. She leaves the stricken trawler behind as she nurses the boy back to health but does not leave the scene.</p>
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<p>As the impending tragedy evolves, the film provides no easy answers. This is not a Hollywood take on things where the good guy comes in at the last minute and saves the day. There are consequences in any course of action and it’s up to you the audience to decide your own take of the outcome.</p>
<p><strong>Styx plays Monday June 3 at Palace Barracks.</strong><br />
<strong>Rob Hudson</strong></p>
<p>Presented by Palace, the German Film Festival’s national program features 29 Australian premieres and a festival line-up that includes box office hits and award-winning dramas straight from this year’s Berlinale, the festival is a fantastic celebration of German culture and filmmaking. Including productions from neighbouring Austria and Switzerland, the festival showcases the creativity and diversity of the region. From thrillers and historical productions to feel-good comedies, this year’s films will amuse, inspire and entertain.</p>
<p><a href="http://modmove.com/festivals/german-film-festival-2019-first-program-announcement/">Click here more information about the program</a>, or head to the official website for more information and to book your tickets!</p>
<p><strong>German Film Festival 2019</strong><br />
Sydney: 21 May – 9 June 2019, Palace Norton St and Chauvel Cinema<br />
Canberra: 22 May – 9 June 2019, Palace Electric<br />
Melbourne: 23 May – 09 June 2019, Palace Cinema Como, The Kino Cinemas, Palace Balwyn, Palace Brighton Bay, The Astor Theatre<br />
Perth: 28 May – 12 June 2019, Cinema Paradiso<br />
Adelaide: 29 May – 12 June 2019, Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas<br />
Brisbane: 30 May – 12 June 2019, Palace James St, Palace Barracks<br />
Byron Bay: 29 May – 12 June 2019, Palace Byron Bay<br />
<a href="http://www.germanfilmfestival.com.au" target="_blank">www.germanfilmfestival.com.au</a></p>
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