KINO/22 German Film Festival

Adapting from The Royal Game by the Austrian literature master Stefan Zweig, the film focuses on the story of Dr B and his time in solitary confinement at a Gestapo headquarter in Vienna. There, by chance, he comes across a chess book and learns entire games by heart.

Based on the true story of the last execution in the former GDR. This gripping historical drama is directed by Franziska Stünkel and stars Lars Eidinger in the lead role, alongside Devid Striesow and Luise Heyer.

Five women of different ages are confronted with the traditional beauty ideals and gender roles of Western societies.

When workaholic Erik retires from the German university, the plan is that there will be more time for marital life. However, when his wife’s MS greatly worsens, life quickly falls apart.

A powerful biopic about one of Germany’s most important writers, shot in black and white, featuring a tour-de-force performance from Albrecht Schuch.

Director Janna Ji Wonders tells the story of the women in her family over the last century. The film’s unifying element and silent chronicler is Lake Walchensee in Bavaria...

20-year-old Bex is forced to attend a rehab program where trainer Ava fights every day to share her passion for dance with the group of troubled young people...

When curator Monika unintentionally gets caught up in a raid near the train station, she makes the acquaintance of Josef, a Congolese businessman.

Her daredevil son Jason's serious accident is a turning point in the life of photographer Marlene. When it becomes clear how severe Jason's injuries are, only a special rehab in Switzerland can help...