First Public Film Screening in Germany
The first public film screening in Germany took place on November 1, 1895, in Berlin. This event marked the beginning of the cinema of Germany.
1895
1919
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
"The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari," directed by Robert Wiene, premiered and became a landmark in German Expressionist cinema, influencing the style and narrative of films worldwide.
1927
Metropolis
Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" was released, becoming one of the most iconic science fiction films in the history of cinema and a milestone in the cinema of Germany.
1930
The Blue Angel
"The Blue Angel," directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Marlene Dietrich, premiered. It was one of the first German sound films and launched Dietrich to international fame.
1946
DEFA Founded
The Deutsche Film-Aktiengesellschaft (DEFA) was founded in the Soviet-occupied zone, becoming the state-owned film studio of East Germany and playing a crucial role in the cinema of Germany during the Cold War.
1962
Oberhausen Manifesto
A group of young filmmakers issued the Oberhausen Manifesto, declaring the old cinema dead and calling for a new German cinema. This marked the beginning of the New German Cinema movement.
1972
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Werner Herzog's "Aguirre, the Wrath of God" was released, gaining international acclaim and solidifying Herzog's position as a leading figure in the New German Cinema.
1979
The Tin Drum
Volker Schlöndorff's "The Tin Drum" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, bringing international recognition to the cinema of Germany.
1982
Das Boot
Wolfgang Petersen's "Das Boot" was released, becoming one of the most successful German films internationally and a significant work in the cinema of Germany.
1998
Run Lola Run
Tom Tykwer's "Run Lola Run" premiered, becoming a critical and commercial success and showcasing the innovative spirit of contemporary German cinema.
2003
Good Bye Lenin!
Wolfgang Becker's "Good Bye Lenin!" was released, receiving widespread acclaim and highlighting the impact of German reunification on the cinema of Germany.
2006
The Lives of Others
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's "The Lives of Others" won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, further establishing the global reputation of the cinema of Germany.
2012
Barbara
Christian Petzold's "Barbara" was released, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards, and contributing to the revival of interest in the cinema of Germany.
2018
Never Look Away
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's "Never Look Away" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, reflecting the continued excellence of the cinema of Germany.
2020
Berlin Alexanderplatz
Burhan Qurbani's adaptation of "Berlin Alexanderplatz" premiered, offering a modern retelling of Alfred Döblin's classic novel and showcasing the evolving landscape of the cinema of Germany.
