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.

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Anniversary

08.03. - 31.12.2025

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Sinners

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Love Story

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About modern love and longing ... More

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Thriller

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

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Ich will alles. Hildegard Knef

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Autobiographical documentary about the grande dame of chanson... More

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Anora

Oscars 2025

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Winner of five Oscars, including Best Picture... More

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Parthenope

Love Story

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Paolo Sorrentino's declaration of love to Naples ... More

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Punching The World

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Coming-of-age story in the East German province... More

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What Marielle Knows

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Biting drama about privacy and parenthood... More

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A Complete Unknown

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Timothée Chalamet is Bob Dylan... More

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Dog Man

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Part dog. Part man. All hero.... More

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Moon The Panda

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From LE DERNIER JAGUAR director Gilles de Maistre... More

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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word

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A family on the verge of a breakdown... More

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Islands

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By OH BOY director Jan Ole Gerster... More

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The Master and Margarita

Literary Adaptation

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Based on the novel by Mikhail Bulgakov with August Diehl as the devil... More

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The Artist

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Awarded 5 Oscars ... More

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Green Screen Filmtour 24/25

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On wilderness preservation, biodiversity and climate change ... More

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Walk the Line

Biopic

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Joaquin Phoenix und Reese Witherspoon in Johnny Cash-Biopic ... More

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Sneak Preview

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A surprise film ahead of its official German release.... More

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The Light

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Tom Tykwer's opening film of the 75th Berlinale ... More

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Ernest Cole: Lost and Found

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By I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO director Raoul Peck... More

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Neil Young: Coastal

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Docu about the legendary folk-rock artist during his 2023 solo tour... More

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Another German Tank Story

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Hollywood in Brandenburg - A witty small-town comedy ... More

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Anniversary

Movies on Canvas

film series for the 100th anniversary of the Filmtheater am FriedrichshainFilm posters painted on canvas on cinema facades - the only place in Berlin where you can still see this is at ... More

29.04.2025 - 20.11.2025

Q&A

Special Screenings: Islands

Followed by Q&A with director Jan-Ole GersterJan-Ole Gerster's third directorial work celebrated its world premiere at the 75th Berlinale. Followed by a Q&A... More

30.04.2025 - 08.05.2025

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Special Screening: The Master and Margarita

Followed by a Q&A with director Michael LockshinBard College Berlin is cohosting with Yorck Kinogruppe a public screening of The Master and Margarita, a succes... More

01.05.2025 at 20:00

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Festival

Special Screening: Green Screen Tour 24/25

The best nature documentaries of the year on cinema tourIn spring 2025, the most fascinating films from Europe's largest nature film festival will go on tour! Every ye... More

30.04.2025 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