The New German Cinema Festival opened in the capital with its 31st edition, starting with a screening of the musical biopic Cologne 75 by director Ido Fluk, which was presented at the Berlinale.
“Art in difficult times can give hope and provide guidance,” said Lisa Heike, press attaché for culture at the German Embassy in Ukraine, at the opening, emphasizing the importance of cultural events during wartime.
In the coming days, Kyiv residents will be able to see six key German premieres of the year, including a potential Oscar contender and a new film by Tom Tykwer.
After the screenings in Kyiv, the program will travel to other Ukrainian cities: Lviv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Chernivtsi, and Dnipro.
The festival is organized by the Goethe-Institut in Ukraine in cooperation with the film company Arthouse Traffic, with the support of general partner German Films and official partner ProCredit Bank.
