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04. July 2026 - 06. September 2026

Far Away, So Close!

Czech and Slovak Cinema Landscapes

The film industries of the Czech Republic and Slovakia are among the most influential in Europe. Yet they remain surprisingly little known in German-speaking countries. This retrospective charts new territory that is largely unknown.

10. July 2026 - 21. August 2026

Everyone Likes it Hot

Marilyn Monroe's 100th Birthday

If she were still alive, Marilyn Monroe would be 100 years old today. This retrospective showcases Monroe in all her facets, from her most successful comedies to her lesser-known early roles.

28. August 2026 - 19. September 2026

The Visual Worlds of Jonatan Briel

The retrospective The Visual Worlds of Jonatan Briel is conceived as a comprehensive overview of his work. In addition to completed films, it includes readings and discussions of unrealized projects as well as radio plays. 

11. September 2026 - 29. September 2026

Mr. X – Andrzej Wajda and His Production Team

The retrospective Mr. X – Andrzej Wajda and His Production Team focuses not only on director Wajda but also, and above all, on the artistic director of "X," who, over the course of eleven years, co-produced more than 80 film projects and pushed them through, in some cases against significant political opposition.

25. September 2026 - 26. September 2026

Collect Films!

The Collection Medical Humanities of Charité

This new issue presents a relatively obscure film archive—the collection of Berlin’s Charité Hospital—which is likely unknown to the general public.