Italian Film Festival Berlin

The 2026 edition continues the format of previous years: six days of contemporary Italian cinema in two to three of the Kulturbrauerei's eight screens. The selection will be announced at the end of summer / early autumn 2026, traditionally featuring films from the competitions in Venice, Rome, and from the David di Donatello nominations.

A focus of the 2026 edition, according to the organizers, is on 'subtle humor, joie de vivre, and sometimes direct realism' – keywords that have shaped the festival's profile for years. The festival has established itself as a fixture for the Italian community in Berlin and for an international Berlin film audience.

November 10–15, 2026 – Kino in der Kulturbrauerei (Preview)

• Tue, Nov 10 – Opening film with Italian reception
• Wed, Nov 11 – Sat, Nov 14 – Competition films (approx. 10 titles spread throughout the week), usually at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM
• Daytime – Retrospective and special screenings
• Sun, Nov 15 – Closing film and awards ceremony

The exact program and films will be published from autumn 2026 via berlin.de and at Kino in der Kulturbrauerei. All films in Italian original version with subtitles.

• 13th edition of the Italian Film Festival Berlin
• Around 10 current Italian competition films
• German premieres in original version with subtitles
• Retrospective and Italian supporting program
• Venue: Kino in der Kulturbrauerei (eight screens)
• Easily accessible via U2 Eberswalder Straße

Getting There

Kino in der Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin (Pankow district, Prenzlauer Berg locality). U-Bahn U2 Eberswalder Straße (approx. 400 m); Tram M1, M10, 12 in the immediate vicinity; Night bus N2.

Admission

Tickets per screening via Kino in der Kulturbrauerei. Festival pass for all competition films in limited quantities. Prices will be announced from summer 2026.

Program

Italian cinema in original version with subtitles. Program information: berlin.de/kino/filmfestivals/italian-film-festival.