Reading

Der Deutsche Film

15 Jun, 2025, 2.00 PM @ Atelier Gardens

Event language: German

What remains after 130 years of cinema? Find out at our reading with Dr. Rainer Rother, head of the Deutsche Kinemathek and the Berlinale Retrospective. He’ll take you on a fascinating journey through German film history – with over 2,700 original objects, surprising stories, and hidden gems. Join us for an inspiring evening that brings the magic of cinema back to life!

Tickets

Reading
15 Jun
2.00 PM
Atelier Gardens

Program Info

Live Reading

Guest

Rainer Rother

Dr. Rainer Rother has been Artistic Director of the Deutsche Kinemathek and Head of the Berlinale Retrospective since 2006. A scholar in German studies and history, he led the DHM’s film archive and curated major exhibitions. He is a prolific film historian, author, and editor of books on topics such as Nazi cinema and filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl.

Moderation

Yvonne de Andrés

Yvonne de Andrés is a cultural manager with many years of experience in publishing. She specializes in the development and organization of cultural and educational events in cooperation with foundations, embassies and institutions. Her focus is on gender equality, democracy and freedom of expression. She actively contributes her expertise as an advisor, jury member and board member of the German Women's Council and as a member of various cultural associations such as BücherFrauen.

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What remains after 130 years of cinema? Burning images. Untold stories. And an archive that holds it all. This journey through German film history surprises at every turn—visual, moving, and full of goosebump moments. Cinema was never just film.
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