GER26 Amrum

The celebrated new film from multi award-winning director Fatih Akin (In the Fade), Amrum is a deeply moving and poignant historical drama about a 12-year-old boy who, in the shadow of the fading German regime, discovers the true enemy is far closer than he imagined. Spring 1945, the remote island of Amrum in the North Sea. In what will become the final days of World War II, big-hearted student Nanning (exceptional newcomer Jasper Billerbeck) goes fishing at night and works the nearby farm run by Tessa (Diane Kruger) to help his pregnant mother Hille (Laura Tonke) – a fervent Nazi loyalist - feed the family. But after news of the fall of Hitler, Nanning’s mother refuses to eat anything other than white bread, butter and honey. Craving her affection, the enterprising Nanning embarks on a quest across the island to obtain these rationed, near-impossible to find items. Based on the childhood experiences of screenwriter Hark Bohm, Amrum beautifully captures a place out of time, gracefully confronting the cruelty of the Third Reich through the eyes of a child.

GER26 Sound of Falling

Declared the joint winner of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize, the highly acclaimed Sound of Falling is a breathtaking and lyrical drama from visionary director Mascha Schilinski. Over the course of a century, four adolescent girls from different time periods, Alma, Erika, Angelika, and Lenka, each spend their youth on the same farm in northern Germany, alongside the river Elbe between Berlin and Hamburg. As the farmhouse evolves over the tumultuous 20th century, echoes of the past and generations of secrets linger in its weathered walls. Though separated by time, resonances between the girls’ lives soon emerge. Experiencing parallel desires, lost innocence, loneliness and secrets, the lives of the four girls begin to intertwine and mirror each other while time appears to dissolve. A haunting and intimate cinematic experience for fans of art-house and poetic cinema, Sound of Falling delivers an immersive portrait of adolescence, generational shifts, the search for meaning, power of memory and the travails of rural life.

GER26 Hello Betty

Set in 1956, this heartfelt and inspiring dramedy from Swiss director Pierre Monnard tells the incredible true story of visionary advertising pioneer Emmi Creola (played by Sarah Spale). A talented copywriter, Emmi defies her male-dominated workplace by inventing fictional housewife “Betty Bossi” in order to promote a major client’s food products. Many people believe that Betty Bossi is a real person, and as Betty’s popularity skyrockets, Emmi unexpectedly finds herself in the spotlight. But as she pushes back against the expectations that defined a woman’s place in 1950s Swiss society, Emmi soon struggles to balance the expectations of her public persona with her professional success and family obligations. Betty Bossi went on to become Switzerland’s culinary icon and a household name across generations, as she shaped the nation’s cooking and views on modern domesticity. A warm and humorous portrait of the 1950s, Hello Betty explores women navigating ambition, identity, creativity and the timeless tension between public image and private life.

GER26 Barry & Me

A breathtaking live-action adventure inspired by the legend of Switzerland’s most famous rescue dog, Barry & Me is a moving and timeless story of friendship, bravery, and survival in late 18th century Switzerland. High in the snowy and picturesque Swiss Alps, 12-year-old Georg finds himself stranded with the monks on the Great St. Bernard Pass after being left behind at a mountain infirmary. Everything is new to the young boy in this cold, silent place, but he soon discovers that it is full of unexpected wonders. When Georg rescues a weak St. Bernard puppy and secretly raises it, an unbreakable bond grows between him and the dog, Barry. Together they experience unforgettable moments, but when others try to take Barry away and Georg is in danger of losing his faithful companion, he must summon his courage and risk everything to protect his best friend.

GER26 The Secret Floor

When twelve-year-old Karli moves with his parents to a rundown, old hotel in the Alps, instead of an exciting holiday, he is left without internet access and forced to help his parents with their renovations. Then one day, Karli discovers an elevator that harbours a secret – it is a magical time portal that can transport him back in time 80 years to 1938! There, he befriends Hannah, a spirited Jewish girl, and the young shoe shiner Georg. But when Georg is wrongly accused of stealing, the three new friends must work together to solve a mystery hidden within the walls of the hotel, while the shadow of National Socialism begins to grow around them. Shot in stunning Alpine locations and directed by Norbert Lechner (The Wall Between Us), The Secret Floor is a playful time-travel adventure and sensitive story of friendship that offers a fresh perspective for learning about the history of World War II.

GER26 School of Magical Animals 4

The magical phenomenon returns with this highly anticipated fourth instalment of the box office hit franchise, based on Margit Auer’s bestselling book series, featuring stunning visual effects and valuable life lessons. For three months, Ida’s best friend, Miriam, will be attending the Winterstein School alongside Ida. Unaware of the magical community, Miriam’s world is upended on her first day at school when she receives her magical animal, an energetic tarsier, Fitzgeraldo, while her classmate Max receives the perceptive owl, Muriel. But their joy doesn't last, because Ida discovers that Winterstein School is about to be sold, due to a lack of new enrolments. However, an upcoming school challenge just might be the key to attracting attention and new students. With her former school also competing, Miriam faces pressure from both sides, and with their entire magical community at stake, will the Winterstein students be able to lead their team to victory?

GER26 Pumuckl's Big Mix-Up

In this heartwarming hybrid live action and animated adventure, Florian Eder, a quiet craftsman in Munich, shares his days with Pumuckl, his mischievous and invisible goblin friend, who stirs up trouble at every turn. During a trip to Upper Bavaria, where Eder is supposed to help his old friends with the the restoration of a carousel for the annual May festival, Pumuckl begins to feel neglected, leading to a big misunderstanding that threatens their friendship. Then when a simple repair job for an eccentric opera conductor spirals wildly out of control, the mismatched pair reunite and find themselves chasing runaway animals, uncovering rural secrets, and ultimately facing a grand showdown on the stage of the State Opera. An entertaining return of the iconic character from the original 1980s television series, this charming family tale about finding where you belong is full of humour, the joy of being different and unlikely friendships.

GER26 Tomorrow I'll Be Brave

Taking and developing photos has been twelve-year-old Karl’s favorite pastime for years. When Karl invites his crush Lea to visit his improvised bathroom photo laboratory, Lea is impressed by Karl’s ‘light magic’ in the lab, but time is running out for Karl to express his feelings as Lea is changing schools after the summer break. Karl’s older brother Tom advises him to be brave, and Karl has one last chance to find out if his feelings for Lea are reciprocated during the upcoming school trip. During this trip, the class is tasked with making a film on the theme of love, and it soon becomes clear that Karl is not alone with his love problems. A charming, observant coming-of-age film, Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave explores the tween angst of falling in love with a touch of humour and tenderness.