It is not without reason that the Berlinale takes place every year in the capital with a large number of stars in attendance: Berlin has a long film history that dates back to the early days of moving pictures. From the first silent films to the latest blockbusters, Berlin has played a leading role in numerous films, and many internationally renowned films have been made here. As early as the 1920s, films such as Nosferatu and Metropolis were shown around the world, and Marlene Dietrich achieved international fame in 1930 with The Blue Angel . Even after the Second World War, Berlin remained a film metropolis. Among many other productions, you may remember Wings of Desire and Goodbye Lenin.
After the turn of the millennium, Oscar-winning and other award-winning films such as Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds ( 2009) were shot in Berlin. In recent years, popular Berlin-based series have been produced, the most successful of which is undoubtedly the German production Babylon Berlin, based on the best-selling novels by Volker Kutscher.
In Berlin, you will find a variety of cinemas throughout the city: historic cinemas show the latest Hollywood films on large screens with perfect technology. Also typical for Berlin are many small cinemas that appeal to niche audiences. They show various films from European countries such as France or Spain, documentaries and also experimental art films. In summer, enjoy Berlin's many open-air cinemas under the starry sky.
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