Filmtheater am Friedrichshain

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Prenzlauer Berg | Bötzowstraße 1-5, 10407 Berlin

Located directly at Volkspark Friedrichshain, the film theater offers a varied film program in five halls.

4K laser projection in auditorium 1 and 2

Air conditioned with fresh air

How to get here

Bus 200: Bötzowstraße M4: Am Friedrichshain M10: Arnswalder PlatzBike Racks: Bötzowstraße in front of the elevator to the cinema

Telephone (Guest Service)030 322 931 322

About

History

With its classicist facade and imposing staircase, the Filmtheater rises in front of the Volkspark Friedrichshain. As one of Berlin's largest art-house cinemas - affectionately dubbed "FaF" by guests and staff alike - it has enjoyed great popularity for decades. And in the summer, the beer garden next to the movie theater is particularly tempting for stimulating conversations late into the evening.Since its opening in 1925 under Olympia, the building has been continuously operated as a cinema. In 1994, it was threatened with demolition. Still, a group led by director Michael Verhoeven intervened and, together with the Yorck Group, turned the cinema into an arthouse venue with excellent technical equipment, five originally designed auditoriums ranging from gold rush to techno, and a diverse program across genres.

1925

The Olympia Filmtheater opens with 1,200 seats and an orchestra pit. Built according to designs by architect Otto Werner, the building is now a listed building.

1930s

UFA takes over the movie theater. From now on it is called "Ufa-Theater Friedrichshain". After the Nazis seized power, mainly Nazi propaganda films are shown here.

1945

The building is damaged by the war, but film screenings can still take place on a small scale. Only 250 seats remain after renovation work.

1995

The Yorck Group takes over the building. As part of the remodeling work, set designer Vera Dobroschke designs five separate movie theaters.

2010

The FaF is also equipped with digital technology. It even has 3D: the FaF is the first arthouse cinema to show Alice in Wonderland and Pina, among others.

2020

The lights stay off in the Lockdown, but the façade is renovated in accordance with the preservation order.

Accessibility

Partially accessible

Call our guest service to contact our staff in advance:

030 322 931 322

Main entrance: Several steps at the main entrance. Accessible via an elevator on the side of the building at Bötzowstraße. In summer, access also possible via beer garden without steps.Restrooms: Barrier-free restroom available.Hall 1: Accessible. A side entrance leads directly to the aisle in front of the first row (service staff must be informed).

Hall 2: Accessible at ground evel, however there are several steps to the seating area. Hall 3: Several steps to the hall.Hall 4: Several steps to the Hall. Accessible at ground level via the emergency exit. Please inform the staff upon arrival. Hall 5: Accessible only via multiple stairs.

Gallery

Specials

Festival

08.03. - 31.12.2025

What's on

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Conclave

Thriller

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Adaptation of the novel about power struggles in the Vatican with Ralph Fiennes ... More

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Riefenstahl

Documentary

115 min

FSK 12

Documentary about the controversial filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl... More

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Anora

Drama

139 min

FSK 16

Winner of the Palme d'Or in Cannes... More

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Gladiator II

Action

148 min

FSK 16

Epic sequel starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal... More

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The Room Next Door

Drama

110 min

FSK 12

Pedro Almodóvar’s Golden Lion winner at Venice 2024... More

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From Hilde with Love

Drama

124 min

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Andreas Dresen's moving drama about Hilde Coppi ... More

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Shambhala

Drama

150 min

FSK 12

The first Nepalese film to run in the Berlinale competition... More

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The Substance

Horror

141 min

FSK 16

Satirical body horror with Demi Moore... More

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E.1027 – Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea

Drama

89 min

FSK 0

She built a house for herself. Unfortunately it turned out to be a masterpiece.... More

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Christmas on Cobbler Street

Family Entertainment

95 min

FSK 6

Heartwarming Christmas tale... More

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Münter & Kandinsky

Biopic

125 min

FSK 12

About the origins of Der Blaue Reiter... More

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Motel Destino

Drama

112 min

FSK 16

Tropical noir film full of light, longing, violence, desire and tenderness... More

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Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Thomas Mann

Biopic

Drama

117 min

FSK 12

Novel adaptation by Nora Fingscheidt starring Saoirse Ronan... More

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The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Drama

168 min

Angry political thriller about the regime in Iran... More

20:00OmU

Maya and the Wave

Surfing

98 min

FSK 6

Documentary about the 7 time Big Wave Award winner Maya Gabeira... More

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The Matrix

Action

136 min

FSK 16

Science-fiction classic with Keanu Reeves... More

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Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds

Family Entertainment

80 min

Imaginative animated film about the magic of books... More

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L'Art d'être heureux

Comedy

110 min

The gentle madness of a conceptual painter in Normandy... More

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The Most Precious of Cargoes

Animation

81 min

Moving animated fairy tale about the Holocaust... More

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Nina and the Hedgehog's Secret

Family Entertainment

82 min

Charming animated coming-of-age film... More

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Little Fugitive

Comedy

80 min

FSK 6

Morris Engel's All-American Classic... More

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And the Party Goes On

Comedy

106 min

Charming French comedy about love, letting go and politics ... More

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Eyes Wide Shut

Drama

159 min

FSK 16

Cruise. Kidman. Kubrick.... More

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Festival

French Film Week 2024

24th edition of the French Film Week From November 21 to 27, 2024, audiences will have the exclusive opportunity to experience 37 exciting and hand-... More

21.11.2024 - 27.11.2024

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Film Series

Back to 1999

The most unruly film year of all time returns1999 is considered one of [the most exciting years in film history](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/books/re... More

06.10.2024 - 21.11.2024

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Holy Preview-Night

Christmas is finally back at FaF with five exclusive previews and a vegan menuOnce again, a little Christmas miracle is finally happening at the Filmtheater am Friedrichshain. We're showing... More

24.12.2024 at 17:00

Q&A

Special Screening: The Outrun

Followed by a film discussionThe new film by Systemsprenger director Nora Fingscheidt once again manages to criticize society without denoun... More

03.12.2024 at 19:30

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Special: The Seed of the Sacred Fig

In cooperation with Amnesty International Deutschland e.V.Special preview of THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG followed by a panel discussion. In cooperation with Amnesty Inter... More

13.12.2024 at 19:00

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Special Screening: Maya and the Wave

In presence of director Stephanie JohnesThe International Ocean Film Tour presents MAYA AND THE WAVE followed by a film talk with director **Stephanie ... More

27.11.2024 at 20:00

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Sneak Preview

A surprise film ahead of its official German releaseThe Sneak Preview is the ultimate tip for movie lovers. Watch a film ahead of it's official release and potenti... More