HSBC German Film Festival 2025
The 2025 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace Nova, in association with German Films, will showcase the best contemporary German cinema direct from major festivals in Europe plus a selection from its German-speaking neighbours, Austria and Switzerland from MAY 7-28 at Palace Nova Cinemas. For the full programme, visit https://germanfilmfestival.com.au
HSBC German Film Festival 2025 Opening Night Reception
Join us for a drink and German nibbles on arrival for the opening night of the 2025 German Film Festival!
Join us for a drink and German nibbles on arrival for the opening night of the 2025 German Film Festival!
HSBC German Film Festival 2025 Kaffe & Kino Event
Ticketholders receive a cup of coffee or tea and cake to enjoy during this special presentation of Two to One based on a true story and featuring a stellar ensemble including Sandra Hüller.
Ticketholders receive a cup of coffee or tea and cake to enjoy during this special presentation of Two to One based on a true story and featuring a stellar ensemble including Sandra Hüller.
HSBC German Film Festival 2025 Centrepiece Premiere
Join us for a drink on arrival as Palace Nova presents a special screening of the new provocative conspiracy thriller, Hysteria.
Join us for a drink on arrival as Palace Nova presents a special screening of the new provocative conspiracy thriller, Hysteria.
HSBC German Film Festival 2025 Closing Night Event
Join us for a drink on arrival as we say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the 2025 German Film Festival.
Join us for a drink on arrival as we say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the 2025 German Film Festival.
GER25 Circusboy
From: May 7, 2025
This enchanting documentary chronicles the lives of the Frank travelling circus family over one year, capturing eleven-year-old Santino’s experience growing up among an e
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This enchanting documentary chronicles the lives of the Frank travelling circus family over one year, capturing eleven-year-old Santino’s experience growing up among an e
GER25 What Marielle Knows
From: May 7, 2025
The scathingly funny new comedy-of-manners from writer/director Frédéric Hambalek centres on a tantalising premise: what would happen if everything a family had been keep
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The scathingly funny new comedy-of-manners from writer/director Frédéric Hambalek centres on a tantalising premise: what would happen if everything a family had been keep
GER25 Peacock
From: May 7, 2025
A witty, existential black comedy with a touch of the surreal, Peacock stars an incredible Albrecht Schuch as the head of the successful Rent-A-Friend agency who begins t
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A witty, existential black comedy with a touch of the surreal, Peacock stars an incredible Albrecht Schuch as the head of the successful Rent-A-Friend agency who begins t
GER25 Old White Man
From: May 7, 2025
A smash box office hit in Germany, satirical comedy Old White Man, written and directed by Simon Verhoeven, is a sharply observed, provocative exploration of contemporary
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A smash box office hit in Germany, satirical comedy Old White Man, written and directed by Simon Verhoeven, is a sharply observed, provocative exploration of contemporary
GER25 Münter & Kandinsky - The Blue Rider
From: May 7, 2025
Rich with art and passion, this gorgeous historical drama explores the complex relationship of artist-lovers Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky who were highly influen
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Rich with art and passion, this gorgeous historical drama explores the complex relationship of artist-lovers Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky who were highly influen
GER25 Hysteria
From: May 7, 2025
Direct from the 2025 Berlinale, this clever behind-the-scenes conspiracy thriller featuring rising star Devrim Lingnau follows an assistant director drawn into a dangerou
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Direct from the 2025 Berlinale, this clever behind-the-scenes conspiracy thriller featuring rising star Devrim Lingnau follows an assistant director drawn into a dangerou
GER25 I Want It All
From: May 7, 2025
A portrait of a unique artist and remarkable woman, this documentary showcases the unwavering spirit of German actress, singer and writer Hildegard Knef, using archival m
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A portrait of a unique artist and remarkable woman, this documentary showcases the unwavering spirit of German actress, singer and writer Hildegard Knef, using archival m
GER25 Mother's Baby
From: May 7, 2025
Marie Leuenberger delivers a standout performance alongside Hans Löw and Claes Bang in this chilling psychological thriller about a woman’s strange experience in a privat
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Marie Leuenberger delivers a standout performance alongside Hans Löw and Claes Bang in this chilling psychological thriller about a woman’s strange experience in a privat
GER25 Two to One
From: May 7, 2025
Starring Sandra Hüller, this German box office hit based on true events follows a group of East Germans who take advantage of the chaotic economic situation in East Germa
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Starring Sandra Hüller, this German box office hit based on true events follows a group of East Germans who take advantage of the chaotic economic situation in East Germa
GER25 Dying
From: May 7, 2025
Celebrated auteur Matthias Glasner’s compelling drama Dying assembles an outstanding all-star cast led by the incredible Lars Eidinger as a successful, middle-aged orches
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Celebrated auteur Matthias Glasner’s compelling drama Dying assembles an outstanding all-star cast led by the incredible Lars Eidinger as a successful, middle-aged orches
GER25 Winners
From: May 7, 2025
HSBC German Film Festival at Palace Nova Cinemas, MAY 7-28
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HSBC German Film Festival at Palace Nova Cinemas, MAY 7-28
GER25 Cicadas
From: May 7, 2025
Nina Hoss and Saskia Rosendahl star in this intriguing drama direct from the 2025 Berlinale, which sees an unexpected bond form between two women from vastly different ba
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Nina Hoss and Saskia Rosendahl star in this intriguing drama direct from the 2025 Berlinale, which sees an unexpected bond form between two women from vastly different ba
GER25 A Family Dilemma
From: May 7, 2025
Amidst the chaos of acting dreams, career obstacles, overprotective parents, and mischievous teens, a couple’s Alpine wedding hangs in the balance in this biting ensemble
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Amidst the chaos of acting dreams, career obstacles, overprotective parents, and mischievous teens, a couple’s Alpine wedding hangs in the balance in this biting ensemble
GER25 The Tasters
From: May 7, 2025
Set in 1943, this gripping drama adapted from Rosella Postorino’s bestselling novel tells the incredible true story of a group women tasked with testing Adolf Hitler's me
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Set in 1943, this gripping drama adapted from Rosella Postorino’s bestselling novel tells the incredible true story of a group women tasked with testing Adolf Hitler's me
GER25 The Mystery of Love
From: May 7, 2025
A lonely yet highly successful comedian reconnects with his ex-wife at a turning point in his life, learning to appreciate family and love anew in this bittersweet tragic
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A lonely yet highly successful comedian reconnects with his ex-wife at a turning point in his life, learning to appreciate family and love anew in this bittersweet tragic
GER25 The Door-to-Door Bookstore
From: May 7, 2025
Based on the best-selling novel by Carsten Henn, which was inspired by a real bookstore in Aachen, The Door-to-Door Bookstore is a charming and heartfelt ode to books and
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Based on the best-selling novel by Carsten Henn, which was inspired by a real bookstore in Aachen, The Door-to-Door Bookstore is a charming and heartfelt ode to books and
GER25 The Chaos Sisters & Penguin Paul
From: May 7, 2025
Winner of the 2024 German Film Award for Best Children’s Film, in this uplifting coming-of-age story, eleven-year-old Mona joins a competitive girls' football team in Ber
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Winner of the 2024 German Film Award for Best Children’s Film, in this uplifting coming-of-age story, eleven-year-old Mona joins a competitive girls' football team in Ber
GER25 Riefenstahl
From: May 7, 2025
This acclaimed documentary delivers a captivating insight into the private estate of Leni Riefenstahl, who became world-famous with her Nazi propaganda film Triumph of th
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This acclaimed documentary delivers a captivating insight into the private estate of Leni Riefenstahl, who became world-famous with her Nazi propaganda film Triumph of th
GER25 Long Story Short
From: May 7, 2025
Featuring an all-star cast including Laura Tonke, Ronald Zehrfeld and Trystan Pütter, this hilarious and poignant celebration of love and friendship follows a group of fr
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Featuring an all-star cast including Laura Tonke, Ronald Zehrfeld and Trystan Pütter, this hilarious and poignant celebration of love and friendship follows a group of fr
GER25 John Cranko
From: May 7, 2025
Sam Riley delivers a revelatory performance as famed choreographer John Cranko in this cinematic, dance-infused drama from Joachim Lang that follows the amazing revitalis
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Sam Riley delivers a revelatory performance as famed choreographer John Cranko in this cinematic, dance-infused drama from Joachim Lang that follows the amazing revitalis