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Opening Night Party

Berlin Hero

Enjoy sparkling wine, Bayreuther beer and German themed food, plus a cinema treat from Lexus on arrival before the Australian Premiere of Berlin Hero. Post film, the after party will kick off with a DJ, Schnapps from Schnapps Idea, German snacks and more.  
Proudly supported by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany & Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Sydney

Tickets

Palace Movie Club Members

$69.00

General Admission

$79.00

The Astor Theatre

Friday 8 May

6:30 pm Arrivals

7:00 pm Film

Catering by Hofbräuhaus Melbourne

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Centrepiece Premiere

Amrum

Enjoy a glass of Henkell Trocken sparkling wine on arrival before the Australian Premiere screenings of the highly acclaimed new film from Fatih Akin, Amrum.  

Tickets

Palace Movie Club Members

$29.00

General Admission

$34.00

Palace Balwyn Cinema

Sunday 10 May

3:45 pm Arrivals

4:00 pm Film

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Palace Brighton Bay Cinema

Sunday 10 May

3:15 pm Arrivals

3:30 pm Film

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Palace Cinema Como

Sunday 10 May

3:45 pm Arrivals

4:00 pm Film

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Palace Westgarth Cinema

Sunday 10 May

3:45 pm Arrivals

4:00 pm Film

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The Kino Cinema Melbourne

Sunday 10 May

3:15 pm Arrivals

3:30 pm Film

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Bratwurst & Bier Night

The Holy Grill

Get your grill on and enjoy a bratwurst and Bayreuther beer on arrival at these special screenings of entertaining ensemble comedy The Holy Grill in Melbourne and Sydney.  

Tickets

Palace Movie Club Member

$37.00

General Admission

$42.00

The Kino Cinema Melbourne

Wednesday 13 May

6:00 pm Arrivals

6:30 pm Film

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Swiss Night

Hello Betty

The Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra and Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney are proud to present this event to celebrate Swiss culture.   

Join us for a glass of Sparkling wine and delicious Swiss cheese before these screenings of Hello Betty.   

Tickets

Palace Movie Club Members

$29.00

General Admission

$34.00

Palace Cinema Como

Thursday 21 May

6:00 pm Arrivals

6:30 pm Film

Proudly Presented by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney

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Closing Night

Das Boot - Director's Cut

Join us as we say auf Wiedersehen to the festival with a special 35mm presentation of the Director’s Cut of six-time Oscar nominee Das Boot, which celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2026. Enjoy a sparkling white wine spritz or mocktail on arrival. 

Tickets

Palace Movie Club

$29.00

General Admission

$34.00

The Astor Theatre

Wednesday 27 May

6:45 pm Arrivals

7:00 pm Film

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