The 2025 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace in cooperation with German Films, will feature a superb selection of contemporary German cinema.
The 2025 line-up features a standout selection of twenty films. Superb cinema offerings include six films direct from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), compelling biopics and documentaries that delve into the lives of Germany’s most iconic artists, delightful comedies and charming family films plus provocative and exciting Australian premiere screenings from a bold new generation of German filmmakers.
Kino for Kids 2025 Films:
Circusboy (Zirkuskind)
Eleven-year-old Santino is at home at the circus. As a young member of the Frank circus family, he travels around the country in a caravan with their Arena circus, artists and animals. Santino loves to spend time with his eighty-year-old great-grandfather Ehe, one of Europe’s last great circus directors, who has become his best friend. Together, they share heartwarming stories; about friendship with an elephant, farewells, new beginnings and life on the road.
The Chaos Sisters and Penguin Paul (Die Chaosschwestern und Pinguin Paul)
The Martini sisters Livi, Tessa, Malea and Kenny have very little in common. There are always differences of opinion and ambition: 15-year-old Tessa wants to become an influencer; 13-year-old Livi is an environmentalist; ten-year-old Malea is an adventure-seeker; and Kenny, the youngest, has an imaginary friend named Sashimi.
One day, when their parents are out of the house, Paul the dancing penguin appears on their doorstep, and upon learning that he is in danger the sisters must embark on a wild adventure to save him from the cunning magician duo, Mary & Marc, and return him to his family at the zoo.
Winners (Sieger Sein)
Eleven-year-old Mona and her family have fled from Syria to Berlin. Her new public school is chaotic, the teachers are frazzled, and the students are frustrated. Mona can barely speak German and struggles to find her place in this new life.
When Mona’s special talent in football is recognised by one of the teachers, she lands a spot on the girls’ football team. But she soon discovers that playing with the other girls is more difficult than expected and she remains an outsider.
Tickets:
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the German Film Festival website
What: German Film Festival
When: Wednesday 7 – Wednesday 28 May 2025 | check program online for movie times
Where: Palace Nova Eastend (3 Cinema Place, Adelaide) & Palace Nova Prospect (98 Prospect Rd, Prospect)
Who: Everyone
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