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
In the 1970s, the Aryub Cinema was the most elegant movie theater in Kabul. Those were times of freedom and joy, which were swept away by civil war and tyranny. Only thanks to the old projectionist Naser did the Aryub survive amid the destruction. A group of young students decides to support the cinephiles and […]
Pod et Marichou is a very well-known series in Senegal and Gambia featuring very famous actors. The series is broadcast both on YouTube and on television and is very successful.
The documentary tells the story of the girl Nvjvanyst, who became a victim of war and poverty. Her father died in the war and her mother was forced to marry another man. The stepfather treats her badly, and she has to leave her homeland “Herat” and goes alone to war-torn Kabul. Due to the lack […]
Omid, an Afghan refugee in Germany, is waiting for the decision on his asylum application.
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.
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.
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.
