‘The Invisibles’: Stories of hidden Jews in the Holocaust is a must-see
“The Invisibles” is a 2017 docu-drama about four young Jews who hid in plain sight in Nazi Germany’s Berlin.
3 ways “You’ve Got a Message” restored our faith in love and relationships
Warning: May contain spoilers Whenever a film touches on the subject of death, it often gives off a melancholic vibe in the theater. For some, this cinematic tone can seem off-putting and somewhat depressing. While for others, it’s an artistic portrayal of one of life’s greatest tragedies. In the German film, You’ve Got a Message […]
2nd German Film Week kicks off September 27 at SM Mall of Asia
An interesting lineup of films that presents the breadth of contemporary German cinema makes up the 2017 German Film Week organized by the Goethe-Institut Philippinen. Following its successful launch last year, the festival will once again offer a diverse selection of films for audiences, in their goal of promoting German language and culture. The festival […]
7 life lessons from Julia von Heinz’ I’m Off Then
We list down the things we learned from Julia von Heinz’ I’m Off Then, a film that garnered Devid Striesow a Jupiter Award for his portrayal of beloved German comedian Hape Kerkeling. READ: German Film Week at Ayala Malls Cinemas’ Glorietta 4 and Trinoma on September 22-27 1. Take a break. The movie stars […]
5 reasons why it’s a Rough Road Ahead for Martin and Ruby
Christian Frosch’s Rough Road Ahead won big in the recent Austrian Film Awards, bagging Best Screenplay among a handful of films. No wonder it is included in the roster of this year’s German Film Week by Goethe Institut. READ: German Film Week at Ayala Malls Cinemas’ Glorietta 4 and Trinoma on September 22-27 The film starts out in black and white, […]
Five disturbing truths found in ‘The Colony’
Warning: May contain spoilers. The Colony or Colonia was another full-length film entry during the German Film Week 2016 which was based on true events during the 1973 Chilean military coup, and whose story focuses on Colonia Dignidad — a notorious German cult headed by Paul Schäfer in South Chile. READ: German Film Week at […]
6 things you need to know about Who Am I: No System is Safe
Baran bo Odar’s Who Am I: No System is Safe was chosen as the opening film for Goethe Institut’s recently concluded German Film Week. Here’s what you need to know about the film: READ: German Film Week at Ayala Malls Cinemas’ Glorietta 4 and Trinoma on September 22-27 1. Love Mr. Robot? Then you’ll […]
German Film Week at Ayala Malls Cinemas’ Glorietta and Trinoma on Sept 22 – 27
Ayala Malls Cinemas opens its screens at Glorietta 4 and Trinoma for the first edition of German Film Week on September 22 – 27, presented by the Goethe-Institut Philippinen. The German Film Week 2016, marks the first all-German film event in the Philippines in recent years. Opening the event is the premiere of “Who Am […]