The 26th German Film Festival, in collaboration with KinoFest (a new regional film event), presents a compelling collection of cinematic narratives that transcend mere entertainment to provide profound glimpses into the intricate tapestry of contemporary German cinema, through the genres of drama, documentaries, and animation.
Jointly presented by the Goethe-Institut Singapore and The Projector, the films will be screened from Oct 19 to Nov 4. The last day marks the date of the free outdoor screening at 7.30pm at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
The Amazing Maurice is a computer-animated fantasy comedy directed by Toby Genkel that won the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Animated Feature Distinction and stars the voices of Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke, David Thewlis, and Himesh Patel.
Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who befriends some self-taught talking rats to make money. A bookworm named Malicia soon ruins their little con. The precise location of the screening is yet to be disclosed, adding an element of anticipation to this exciting show. Registration is required.
All other films will be screened at The Projector in Golden Mile Tower. Sun and Concrete (Oct 19 and 25, 8pm) is a gritty coming-of-age and crime film about four friends caught up in rap, drugs, and the boredom of an oppressive summer. It is adapted from Felix Lobrecht’s best-selling autobiographical novel and directed by David Wnendt, a master of high-octane adaptations. They are both featured guests at a post-screening Q&A on Oct 25.
Other films include We Might As Well Be Dead (20 Oct, 8.30pm), Seven Winters In Tehran (Oct 21, 5pm), Dancing Pina (Oct 28, 5pm), Sisi & I (Oct 28, 8pm), Toubab (Nov 1, 8:30pm) and Elaha (3 Nov, 8.30pm).
Standard tickets start at $15 for seniors, students, NSF, and Goethe-Institut members. Toubab will be screened at $5. Book your tickets here.
