Iris Berben, Explorer Konferenz and Pop-Up Café

04.10.2022 | Filmfest Hamburg

In addition to 19 subsidised productions, this year we are once again represented with exciting industry events such as the Explorer Konferenz or a panel with Iris Berben at Filmfest Hamburg. And if you fancy a snack or delicious coffee specialities in between, pop into our pop-up café at CinemaxX Dammtor.

Explorer Konferenz #3

How are new digital tools affecting the film industry? And how is film production and the distribution of stories changing in times of radical change? As part of Filmfest Hamburg, the Explorer Konferenz #3 on 7 October 2022 invites you to explore these relevant questions together with international guests and take a look into the future.You can get a few last tickets and more information here.

07 October, 13.00 - 19.00, Catholic Academy Hamburg

"In the Clouds" with Iris Berben in conversation with Wolfgang Höbel ("Der Spiegel")

She celebrated the German premiere of her new film "Triangle of Sadness" at Filmfest Hamburg. Reason enough to dedicate an afternoon to the grande dame of German film: The German Film Academy and MOIN Film Fund invite you to a casual talk with actress Iris Berben and Spiegel film critic Wolfgang Höbel at CinemaxX. The topics: The highlights of her extraordinary career, her first steps in Hamburg - and of course her special role "in the clouds" in the Cannes-winning film "Triangle of Sadness".

06 October, 14:00, CinemaxX Dammtor (Room 3) Free registration

MOIN Pop-Up Café

From Tuesday (04.10.2022) to Thursday (06.10.2022) we will be opening our MOIN Pop-Up Café at CinemaxX Dammtor from 11.00 - 18.00 for all accredited Filmfest visitors as part of the Industry Days. The perfect place for a little business talk with a snack and coffee. Come on round!

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