HSBC German Film Festival 2026
The 2026 HSBC German Film Festival proudly presented by Palace, 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 6-27 at Palace Nova Cinemas. For the full programme, visit https://germanfilmfestival.com.au
HSBC German Film Festival 2026 opening night reception
Join us for opening night of the HSBC German Film Festival 2026 film festival and enjoy a drink on arrival plus a German-themed food box, complimentary popcorn and more to come.
Join us for opening night of the HSBC German Film Festival 2026 film festival and enjoy a drink on arrival plus a German-themed food box, complimentary popcorn and more to come.
HSBC German Film Festival 2026 closing night event
All ticketholders will receive a glass of alcohol with their ticket, upon arrival. Non-alcoholic option available for ticketholders under 18 or upon request.
All ticketholders will receive a glass of alcohol with their ticket, upon arrival. Non-alcoholic option available for ticketholders under 18 or upon request.
HSBC German Film Festival 2026 centrepiece premiere
Join us for the HSBC German Film Festival 2026 centrepiece premiere of Amrum and enjoy a drink on arrival.
Join us for the HSBC German Film Festival 2026 centrepiece premiere of Amrum and enjoy a drink on arrival.
HSBC German Film Festival 2026 and The Bonfire Horror Club presents: Blood for Dracula
Paul Morrissey’s Blood for Dracula starring the great Udo Kier as Count Dracula has become a cult classic known for its outrageousness and gross humor. But there is more to this film than meets the funnybone. Not a film for the squeamish!
Paul Morrissey’s Blood for Dracula starring the great Udo Kier as Count Dracula has become a cult classic known for its outrageousness and gross humor. But there is more to this film than meets the funnybone. Not a film for the squeamish!
GER26 Sound of Falling
From: Feb 26, 2026
Winner of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize, this haunting and lyrical drama follows four girls from different time periods experiencing their youth on the same fa
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Winner of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize, this haunting and lyrical drama follows four girls from different time periods experiencing their youth on the same fa
GER26 Four Minus Three
From: Feb 26, 2026
Based on the bestselling novel and incredible true story of an exceptional woman, this deeply moving and emotional drama direct from the 2026 Berlinale features an outsta
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Based on the bestselling novel and incredible true story of an exceptional woman, this deeply moving and emotional drama direct from the 2026 Berlinale features an outsta
GER26 Gavagai
From: Feb 26, 2026
From acclaimed director Ulrich Köhler, this meta cinematic drama about a film adaptation of Medea stars Maren Eggert and Jean-Christophe Folly in a fascinating exploratio
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From acclaimed director Ulrich Köhler, this meta cinematic drama about a film adaptation of Medea stars Maren Eggert and Jean-Christophe Folly in a fascinating exploratio
GER26 Das Boot - Director's Cut
From: Feb 26, 2026
Presented for its 45th anniversary in Wolfgang Petersen’s Director’s Cut, this landmark anti-war epic plunges viewers into the claustrophobic ordeal of a U-boat crew, sus
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Presented for its 45th anniversary in Wolfgang Petersen’s Director’s Cut, this landmark anti-war epic plunges viewers into the claustrophobic ordeal of a U-boat crew, sus
GER26 Blood for Dracula
From: Feb 26, 2026
Presented in tribute to Udo Kier, this delirious cult horror-comedy features a performance both grotesque and fragile, turning Dracula into a figure of aristocratic decay
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Presented in tribute to Udo Kier, this delirious cult horror-comedy features a performance both grotesque and fragile, turning Dracula into a figure of aristocratic decay
GER26 Berlin Hero
From: Feb 26, 2026
The final film from Wolfgang Becker (Good Bye, Lenin!), Berlin Hero is a captivating tragicomedy with an all-star ensemble cast about an unexpected GDR hero uncovered on
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The final film from Wolfgang Becker (Good Bye, Lenin!), Berlin Hero is a captivating tragicomedy with an all-star ensemble cast about an unexpected GDR hero uncovered on
GER26 Barry & Me
From: Feb 26, 2026
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
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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
GER26 Tomorrow I'll Be Brave
From: Feb 26, 2026
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.
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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.
GER26 The Talented Mr F.
From: Feb 26, 2026
Two Berlin film students hoped their animated short film would be their big break, but when they discover it has been stolen and submitted to international festivals unde
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Two Berlin film students hoped their animated short film would be their big break, but when they discover it has been stolen and submitted to international festivals unde
GER26 The Secret Floor
From: Feb 26, 2026
In this playful time-travel adventure, twelve-year-old Karli moves with his parents to an old hotel in the Alps and discovers an elevator that transports him through time
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In this playful time-travel adventure, twelve-year-old Karli moves with his parents to an old hotel in the Alps and discovers an elevator that transports him through time
GER26 The Holy Grill
From: Feb 26, 2026
Adapted from the highly successful German stage play, this hilarious and witty comedy directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller and featuring a brilliant ensemble cast sees a cul
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Adapted from the highly successful German stage play, this hilarious and witty comedy directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller and featuring a brilliant ensemble cast sees a cul
GER26 The Edge of Heaven
From: Feb 26, 2026
Winner of the Best Screenplay prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, this is a quietly powerful drama in which intersecting lives are reshaped by loss, migration, and ch
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Winner of the Best Screenplay prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, this is a quietly powerful drama in which intersecting lives are reshaped by loss, migration, and ch
GER26 Home Stories
From: Feb 26, 2026
Direct from the 2026 Berlinale, this intriguing multigenerational portrait of a family delivers a thoughtful and poignant exploration of the tensions between generations
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Direct from the 2026 Berlinale, this intriguing multigenerational portrait of a family delivers a thoughtful and poignant exploration of the tensions between generations
GER26 Goodbye Berlin
From: Feb 26, 2026
A warm, offbeat road film about two teenage outsiders whose impulsive summer journey becomes a funny, tender portrait of friendship, freedom, loneliness, and youthful sel
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A warm, offbeat road film about two teenage outsiders whose impulsive summer journey becomes a funny, tender portrait of friendship, freedom, loneliness, and youthful sel
GER26 Hello Betty
From: Feb 26, 2026
A warm and humorous portrait of the 1950s and a unique Swiss cultural phenomenon, this heartfelt and inspiring dramedy tells the incredible true story of advertising pion
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A warm and humorous portrait of the 1950s and a unique Swiss cultural phenomenon, this heartfelt and inspiring dramedy tells the incredible true story of advertising pion
GER26 Head On
From: Feb 26, 2026
A formative drama by Fatih Akin following Cahit and Sibel, two troubled strangers drawn together through a marriage of convenience. Their arrangement gradually becomes a
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A formative drama by Fatih Akin following Cahit and Sibel, two troubled strangers drawn together through a marriage of convenience. Their arrangement gradually becomes a
GER26 Karla
From: Feb 26, 2026
Set in Munich in 1962, this compelling courtroom drama tells the powerful true story of a twelve-year old girl seeking justice as she makes serious accusations against he
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Set in Munich in 1962, this compelling courtroom drama tells the powerful true story of a twelve-year old girl seeking justice as she makes serious accusations against he
GER26 I'm Not Stiller
From: Feb 26, 2026
Stiller AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Starring Albrecht Schuch (All Quiet on the Western Front), I'm Not Stiller is a psychological mystery about a man accused of being someone
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Stiller AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Starring Albrecht Schuch (All Quiet on the Western Front), I'm Not Stiller is a psychological mystery about a man accused of being someone
GER26 Prosecution
From: Feb 26, 2026
Winner of the Audience Award at the 2026 Berlinale, this powerful dramatic thriller follows a state prosecutor who takes her own case to court, confronting the perpetrato
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Winner of the Audience Award at the 2026 Berlinale, this powerful dramatic thriller follows a state prosecutor who takes her own case to court, confronting the perpetrato
GER26 School of Magical Animals 4
From: Feb 26, 2026
The magical phenomenon returns with this highly anticipated fourth instalment of the successful franchise School of Magical Animals, based on Margit Auer’s bestselling bo
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The magical phenomenon returns with this highly anticipated fourth instalment of the successful franchise School of Magical Animals, based on Margit Auer’s bestselling bo
GER26 Pumuckl's Big Mix-Up
From: Feb 26, 2026
A charming and entertaining family tale that combines live action and animation, following the adventures of a quiet craftsman in Munich and his mischievous and invisible
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A charming and entertaining family tale that combines live action and animation, following the adventures of a quiet craftsman in Munich and his mischievous and invisible
GER26 A Fading Man
From: Feb 26, 2026
When her ex-husband reappears, completely unaware of their divorce, Hanne’s orderly life with her new partner Bernd is upended in this touching drama about love, friendsh
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When her ex-husband reappears, completely unaware of their divorce, Hanne’s orderly life with her new partner Bernd is upended in this touching drama about love, friendsh
GER26 22 Laps
From: Feb 26, 2026
Based on the bestselling novel by Caroline Wahl, 22 Laps is a tender drama about love, loss and the unbreakable bond between two sisters growing up in a small town.
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Based on the bestselling novel by Caroline Wahl, 22 Laps is a tender drama about love, loss and the unbreakable bond between two sisters growing up in a small town.
GER26 Amrum
From: Feb 26, 2026
The celebrated new film from multi award-winning director Fatih Akin is a moving and deeply poignant drama about a 12-year-old boy who, in the shadow of the fading German
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The celebrated new film from multi award-winning director Fatih Akin is a moving and deeply poignant drama about a 12-year-old boy who, in the shadow of the fading German