Located in the heart of Munich’s art district, the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF) is one of the most renowned training institutions for filmmakers in the German-speaking world.
The university at Bernd-Eichinger-Platz, occupied since 2011, offers not only space for creative processes but also for technically sophisticated filmmaking – with cinemas, studios, and editing suites of the highest standard.
HFF stands for an education that combines artistic freedom with hands-on practice, and sees itself as a place of experimentation, innovation, and socially relevant storytelling.
In this environment, KINO ASYL has been a regular guest with film screenings since 2016, thanks to its cooperation with HFF.
Bernd-Eichinger-Platz 1, 80333 München
This documentary was compiled from videos and short films that people recorded with their smartphones and anonymously shared on digital platforms during recent demonstrations in Iran. The film also includes clips from news reports, interviews, political and social events, as well as footage from the human rights parliament.
Marjane is eight years old when the Shah is overthrown in Iran and the mullahs seize power. Progress and freedom are lost as thousands end up in prison during the Islamic Revolution, and women are forced to wear headscarves. But rebellious Marjane has no intention of submitting to the strict rules. Instead, she discovers punk, […]
In this action thriller, an Afghan special forces team hunts down corrupt members of the local mafia. Their pursuit takes them from Kabul all the way to the far north of the country. Despite significant obstacles, the team remains determined to complete the mission.
In the film “Documenters,” the Syrian actor Jihad Abdo plays the role of the hero. The film focuses on the events surrounding the Syrian crisis. Activists want to show the world what is happening in Syria through web videos. But then the government bans the publication of these videos…
A night of heavy drinking in Munich. By chance, the paths of the two protagonists cross several times. Where will it lead them?
The short documentary tells the story of aging, youth, change, and ultimately the big word “life.” It is a cross-section in many respects. In the 31 minutes, there is much to discover and little to miss.
This episode of the popular series The Lost Village depicts a group of French journalists stirring up unrest in a small Syrian village. The neighbors are very jealous of each other and want the journalists all to themselves. France/Paris also plays an important role in the series’ reenactment, which is filmed by two Syrian refugees […]
Every day, 6,000 girls from the Horn of Africa to south of the Sahara undergo female genital mutilation (FGM). With limited resources but great passion and deep love for their communities, courageous African activists lead a difficult and fearless fight to put an end to 5,000 years of FGM.
A Stitch in Time tells the story of six young people from Sierra Leone who are infected with the deadly Ebola virus. Three of them do not believe that Ebola exists. The other three do believe it but are confused due to misinformation, pressure from their surroundings, and cultural practices. Interwoven is the story of […]
QAB iyo IIL is a short film about the civil war, set in a sleepy town in Somalia. It focuses on the story of Guuleed, an aging man who refuses to be part of the warfare of a far-reaching clan.
