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Babylon Kreuzberg

Kreuzberg | Dresdener Straße 126, 10999 Berlin

Located at Kotti, the heart of Kreuzberg, Babylon is one of the most beloved art house cinemas of the city.
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4K laser projection in auditorium 1
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Ventilation with 100% fresh air
Public Transport
U8: Kottbusser Tor
Telephone (Guest Service)030 322 931 322
About
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Located directly in the heart of Kreuzberg lies Babylon Kreuzberg, one of the most popular art house cinemas in the city. State-of-the-art projection technology and exceptional films in the original version meet here with the unique style of the cinema, which remains true to the almost 70-year history of the house.
History
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The cinema was born in 1955 as HELO in the ruins of an apartment building. Since it is located in the border area between the American and Russian sectors, many of its first guests come from the nearby eastern part of the city. After all, one can see "western movies" at the HELO . The pragmatic naming (its founders HErkenrath and LOhde acted as "godfathers") is typical of the time.In 1986, it joins the family of the Yorck Cinema Group and receives its current name Babylon. Always an individualist, it becomes legendary for its long movie nights.Today, the Babylon is an established OV/OmU cinema, where, in addition to its core program, many special events are also shown. It is the venue for the porn film festival and is also home to the surf film night. Once you sit under the spiral starlight of the large auditorium, you know you've captured a real piece of cinematic heaven.

1955

Construction and opening under the name HELO.

1970s

HELO becomes Kent, an island of Turkish film in the middle of Berlin.

1986

The cinema becomes part of the Yorck family, becomes a program cinema and receives its new name Babylon.

1989

The cinema hall is divided in two. From now on, twice as many films can be shown.

2012

The Babylon gets digital technology and becomes part of Berlinale goes Kiez for the first time.

2021

The small auditorium is extensively renovated, the large auditorium receives a bombastic new sound system
Accessibility
accessibilityPartially accessible
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Box office/foyer: one step/edge in front of the entrance door. Foyer at ground levelRestrooms: Accessible at ground level. Not wheelchair accessible
Hall A: Hall accessible at ground level from foyer. Wheelchair space in the aisle or front row.Hall B: Steps at the entrance to the hall, but access via emergency exit possible with the help of service personnel. One wheelchair space in the first row.

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Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2023

Independent film festival about sexuality, politics, feminism and gender issues.
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24.10.2023 - 29.10.2023

Special Screening: The Sound of Cologne

Filmtalk with director Kristina Schippling and producer Michael Aust
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22.11.2023 at 21:00

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Barbie

Pop Culture
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114 min
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FSK 6
She's everything. He's just Ken... Read more
20:30OmU
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Passages

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91 min
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FSK 16
An intimate examination of attraction and emotional abuse between men and women.... Read more
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Fallen Leaves

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81 min
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FSK 12
Gentle tragicomedy by Aki Kaurismäki... Read more
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Millennium Mambo

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106 min
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FSK 12
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Short Film Competition

Short film Program
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81 min
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Nine films, nine countries and all the ups and downs of human sexuality... Read more
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BDSM Porn Shorts

Short film Program
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86 min
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Short Film Programm of the Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2023... Read more
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Gay Porn Shorts

Short film Program
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81 min
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FSK 18
Short Film Programme of the Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2023... Read more
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Kokomo City

Documentary
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73 min
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Their bodies. Their business.... Read more
16:00OV

Sex Work Shorts

Short film Program
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90 min
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FSK 18
Short Film Programme of the Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2023... Read more
19:00OV

Lesbian Drama Shorts

Short film Program
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78 min
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FSK 18
Short Film Programme of the Pornfilmfestivals Berlin 2023... Read more
16:00OV

Labor

Documentary
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95 min
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Docmentation about the lives of queer sexworkers in San Francisco... Read more
19:00OmeU

Queer Porn Shorts

Short film Program
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81 min
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FSK 18
Short Film Programme of the Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2023 ... Read more
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Horror Porn Shorts

Short film Program
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83 min
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FSK 18
Sexy scares appropriate for the autumnal season... Read more
22:00OV

The Wedding

Alternative Content
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92 min
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Screening in presence of Erika Lust & Cast... Read more
19:00OV

Fun Porn Shorts

Short film Program
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80 min
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FSK 18
Short Film Programm of the Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2023... Read more
16:00OV

Fetish Porn Shorts

Short film Program
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68 min
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FSK 18
Short Film Programme of the Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2023... Read more
22:00DF

Female Panorama Shorts

Short film Program
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82 min
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FSK 18
Short Film Programme of the Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2023 ... Read more
16:00DF

That Kind of Summer

Drama
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137 min
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FSK 12
That kind of summer had its premiere at the 72. Berlinale in the competition.... Read more
19:00OV

Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2023

Independent film festival about sexuality, politics, feminism and gender issues.Since 2006, an average of over 100 films from all over the world have been running in the festival program, whi... Read more
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24.10.2023 - 29.10.2023
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Babylon Kreuzberg

The Sound of Cologne

Music
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98 min
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Documentation about Cologne's vibrant electronic music scene... Read more
21:00DF

Special Screening: The Sound of Cologne

Filmtalk with director Kristina Schippling and producer Michael AustWe'll show THE SOUND OF COLOGNE followed by a talk with director Kristina Schippling and producer Michael Aust.... Read more
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22.11.2023 at 21:00
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Babylon Kreuzberg

Captain Faggotron Saves the Universe

Comedy
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75 min
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FSK 16
In presence of Harvey Rabbit & the Cast ... Read more
19:00OV