Photographic Tour of Berlin's Cinemas

kulturspace had the pleasure of collaborating with thirty talented photography students from Fotoskolan STHLM - Sweden’s most prominent photography school, in producing this photographic tour of Berlin’s cinemas.

The goal was simple: to capture varied perspectives of these cinemas by focusing the lens on commonly overlooked details of the architecture, interior design and props.
Besides classic shots of the cinema marquee, plush seats and screen, we wanted to document any peculiarities unique to that specific cinema, such as retro screening equipment, cultural elements of décor, or cool, geeky projection rooms with the latest tech. We connected the students to the 40+ Kinos scattered throughout Berlin and left them to their creative devices.

Over a two-week period, the thirty students hit the streets of Berlin in teams of two, documenting their tour of the city’s historical and modern cinemas through their creatively trained lenses.

Babylon Berlin

The Babylon is a cinema in the Mitte neighborhood of Berlin and part of a listed building complex at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @ptolgen & @perumb

Astor Film Lounge

No search for a parking space, no queues and no popcorn - but comfortable armchairs with generous row spacing, the best sound and image quality, service on the spot and a film selection that you can count on.
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Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @melinagabriell & m. becker

Yorck Kino

The cornerstone cinema which started the @yorckkinogruppe which has an amazing 13 kinos in it's portfolio.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @arte.photography and Victor.

Kino Union

Built in 1870 has a bar area that stretches 8m long.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @picworldkarin & @la__nilsson

Adria Filmtheater

Kino Adria is located next to Rathaus Steglitz and is equipped with confortable leather chairs.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @aliceakerblom & @erikognelooh

Filmrauschpalast

The independent Kiez-cinema @filmrauschpalast in Moabit.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @evefoto_evelina & @maddzan

Sputnik Kino

Sputnik Kino gets to brag about being the "highest kino in Berlin," as it sits atop the 5th floor!

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @sanna_krantz_photography & Majken

Delphi Filmpalast am Zoo

Long-standing, art deco-influenced cinema, rebuilt after WWII, showing international movies - Kino Delphi.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspaceby @fredrika.eriksson & @ohmagic

Freiluftkino Friedrichshagen

Here you can watch films outside, enjoy with a cocktail and grill while the sun sets with the super friendly kino team.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @photos_and_retouch_by_marianne & @amandagylling

Wolf Cinema

@wolfkinogang is new to the pack but quickly joining the ranks of Berlin's intimate kino scene.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @martinbeckphotography & @Allsfoto

Bundesplatz Kino

Bundesplatz Studio facade style has remained unchanged since 1913.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @fiaretusch & @glifbergs

Moviemento

Kino Moviemento has 3 screens, a lounge, arthouse, which shown mainstream, classic & modern movies.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @Alexandra & @Åsa

Filmtheater am Friedrichshain

In the selection of films at Filmtheater am Friedrichhain, the makers strive to offer a program as diverse as possible.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @amandagylling & @photos_and_retouch_by_marianne

Capitol Dahlem

In the Jugendstil-looking villa Capitol Dahlem, International films become more intimate.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @_frida_my_ & @miriamventura

Zoo Palast

The out of this world lighting at Zoo Palast Kino.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @melinagabriella & Mireille Becker.

Odeon

Odeon is the first cinema in Berlin which was showing films in their original version with subtitles. It is part of the @yorckkinogruppe

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @af.image & @juliarajkovicphotography

Babylon

The @babylonberlin is a cinema in the Mitte neighborhood of Berlin and part of a listed building complex at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @ptolgen & @perumb

Brotfabrik Kino

The Brotfabrik Kino is a vital part of the alternative cultural project Brotfabrik (literally bread factory) in the northeastern Berliner district Weissensee.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @picworldkarin & @la__nilsson

Neues Off

It has one of the most beautiful cinema halls of the city is located just a few steps from Hermannplatz and well hidden behind a nondescript tenement facade. ⠀
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Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @aliceakerblom & @erikognelooh

Cinema Paris

Cinema Paris dates back to 1948 and has a history worthy of it's own film! The kino was closed for repairs in 1983 after a terrorist bombing but quickly reopened to resume being one of the most glamorous and ambitious film theaters in the city. Part of the @yorckkinogruppe

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @ginamannberg & @thildedehlsen

Kino Casablanca

On the ground floor of the house built in 1903 in Friedensstraße the first cinema was given around 1914. After a long pause during the closing and very complicated reconstruction measures the cinema "Casablanca" was founded in 1994, the name stands as a brief description for the interior design.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @arte.photography & Viktor Johansson

Rollberg

The Rollberg Kino has one of the biggest selection of films in their original version with subtitles. It is part of the @yorckkinogruppe

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @sanna_krantz_photography & @mejkaa

Urania

With a long tradition of over 125 years, Urania Berlin has established itself as one of the leading centers of dialog between science, the humanities and the public, and is today a renown society well beyond the borders of Germany.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @picworldkarin & @la__nilsson

Kino Central

Kino Central is a compact movie theater showing German & international movies plus a seasonal, open air program.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @almabphotography & @amashkovitch

Passage

Marquee letters of Kino Passage in Neukölln.

Photo courtesy of @kulturspace by @picsbyasateriksson & Alexandra Schuman

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