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Pushing the debate: Tips for Critics' Week
For its sixth year running alongside the Berlinale, Critics’ Week from Feb 19 through 27 at Hackesche Höfe Kino provides a varied selection of films and crucial debates. Our own critic shares his top tips from the eclectic programme. Read more
Feb 14, 2020
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Rüdiger Suchsland on far-right threat to culture
INTERVIEW! In Weimar time the Nazis hijacked democratic culture, now it's the AfD and Pegida says film critic Rüdiger Suchsland. Time to fight back before we repeat our mistakes. The Critics' Week speaker (Feb 19) on screening out extremism. Read more
Feb 13, 2020
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Curator turned director Grit Lemke on debut
INTERVIEW! Screening on Feb 11 as part of EXBlicks at Lichtblick Kino, "Coal Country Song", a portrait of musician Gerhard Gundermannand, is the directorial debut of German film curator Grit Lemke. She talks documentary filmmaking today. Read more
Feb 10, 2020
Out now! Our reviews
Bombshell ⋆⋆⋆
OUT NOW! Hailed as the first #MeToo film, "Bombshell" follows the true story of how a group of Fox News employees brought down their former CEO with knock-out turns from its star-studded cast. Read more
Feb 13, 2020
Birds Of Prey And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn ⋆⋆⋆
OUT NOW! A hyperactive movie that works as a colourful comic book adaptation and passes the time as a chaotic romp. Read more
Feb 6, 2020
Varda By Agnès ⋆⋆⋆⋆
OUT NOW! A self-made tribute to a career unlike any other, the late French New Wave filmmaker's on-her-own-terms conclusion is a touching farewell. Read more
Feb 6, 2020
The Lodge: Pro and Con
OUT NOW! A horror film so skilfully and precisely orchestrated that you’ll forgive its minor shortcomings, or a succession of flourishes that never burst into flame? Read more
Feb 6, 2020
J’Accuse (An Officer And A Spy) ⋆⋆⋆⋆
OUT NOW! A stylish historical drama that dips its toes into the procedural espionage genre, there’s no denying that the controversial director’s latest film is an engrossing watch. Read more
Feb 6, 2020
21 Bridges ⋆⋆⋆
OUT NOW! The exciting and enthralling 99 minutes are well worth your time, as this film has more at the heart of it than merely another action film. Read more
Feb 6, 2020
