Movies & Discussions

Salut les amis, Nous vous invitons pour notre prochaine discussion **le mercredi à 19h00**, **au Dussmann KulturCafé**, au 2e étage de Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus Berlin, Friedrichstraße 90, 10117 Berlin. Nous espérons voir de nombreux nouveaux visages et avoir une discussion animée et inspirante ! ✨ **Au programme ?** Des échanges captivants sur des sujets de **philosophie** et de **société** qui nous intriguent et nous passionnent. Une belle occasion de partager nos idées, découvrir d’autres points de vue et apprendre ensemble dans une ambiance conviviale. **Niveau de français** : Idéalement, il vous permet de participer à une discussion intellectuelle sans trop de difficultés ! **Lieu** : Friedrichstraße 90, 10117 Berlin À bientôt! 😊

**Please note that we invite people through different channels, so there are more attendees than you can see here :)** What do we think about capitalism in 2026? Do we see it as the only system that has ever worked — or as the root cause of all our problems? And let’s dare to think beyond the current system: What might a good and realistic system look like in the future? Would it be capitalism with some adjustments or a totally different system? In this discussion, we’ll quickly look at some of the most prominent perspectives on capitalism — and then discuss what realistic and desirable alternatives might look like. This event is part of the series The Discussion Experiment in which we try out new methods for more focused and meaningful discussions. This time we’re guests at the Schöneberg Central Library. Find out more in the FAQ below and join us! **This is a free event.** +++++++++ **FAQ** ***What can I expect from this event?*** Each event is an experiment, so it’s hard to predict exactly how it will unfold or feel. We aim to create a relaxed and thought-provoking atmosphere in which we explore various aspects and perspectives of the topic together. At the start of the discussion, we’ll introduce some special rules designed to make the conversation slower, but also more focused and clear. ***Who is this event for?*** This event is for anyone who is interested in the topic and/or the concept. We want to create a space where people of all ages, identities and backgrounds feel welcome. You don’t need to prepare anything, have strong opinions, or be extroverted to participate. ***Do I need to actively participate, or can I just listen?*** It’s completely fine to just listen. You can decide for yourself at any time how active you want to be, and apart from a brief round of introductions, you won’t be asked to say anything. There may however be small group phases — short sections where all participants discuss in groups of 2–3 people. You’re not required to take part in these and can use the time for a break instead. ***How long does the event last?*** The event lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours. ***Is the venue wheelchair accessible?*** Yes. This event takes place at the Schöneberg Central Library, which is wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately this isn’t always the case, as we host events at various locations. We therefore recommend always checking the FAQs before attending. ***What is the "Discussion Experiment"?*** The Discussion Experiment is an ongoing event series in which we continuously test methods that enable meaningful and inspiring group conversations. Among other things, we experiment with techniques that slow down discussions, promote clarity and help participants feel better heard. This event is one of four discussions we’re hosting at the Schöneberg Central Library. All events are free and open to everyone — we warmly invite you to join us. You can find more information on our homepage.

**NOTE: VENUE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER!** Join us at the Social Hub in Mitte this Wednesday for a fun, casual evening of socializing with other Berlin screenwriters. No agenda. Just drinks and good conversation. It's an informal event so just show up and meet some great people! Anyone in the film industry is welcome to join us! Our Happy Hour is the first Wednesday of every month starting at 7:30pm and going until ??? Be sure to look for our sign on one of the high round tables near the bar. When you enter the building, the bar area is to the left. See you there!

The Minority Report is a weekly stand-up comedy show about identity, culture, and the expat experience. Are you a minority in Europe? Did something weird, awkward, or low-key offensive happen to you this week? This is the space to vent your feelings about it. Every week, comedians Bryan Lee and Moe Singleton take the stage to unpack life as outsiders, offering their unique commentary on topics like race, masculinity, relationships, and life between cultures. Add weekly special guest comedians and “question time” with the audience, and you’ve got Berlin’s most unhinged comedy experience. 🎟️ Want to warm up before the show? Check out our comedy workshop – a beginner-friendly stand-up class with Bryan and Moe, hosted just before the show.

**PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK THEIR REPECTIVE WEBSITES! Sometimes they cancel events and you don't want to go there for nothing.** This Contact Jam happens every wednesday. Entry is 5€ i think. It is hard to find. You have to go into the last courtyard (it's pretty dark). And then the staircase into the 3rd floor. The room is pretty small and gets crowded easily, take care of yourself while dancing. Please check out their link. http://k77studio.org/timetable/event/contact-impro-jam-20-30-20-50h-warm-up-with-berlin-ci-teachers/

PITCHING AND NETWORKING EDITION, WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 6PM Barely any art form is as collaborative as filmmaking. And many queer filmmakers know what it feels like to create within teams where heteronormative perspectives dominate — where queer ideas are softened, sidelined, or reduced to “niche.” We want to shift that. This is a space for queer filmmakers to come together — to connect, exchange knowledge and resources, and build a network rooted in queer perspectives and storytelling. Our monthly PITCHING AND NETWORKING EDITION is specifically designed for us to gather around great ideas and take the first steps to make them come to life. Bring your feature film, short film, documentary, series, art project, etc idea - in whatever stage of development - throw your presentation on our screen and use your 5 minutes in front of the crowd to sell it. Who knows? You might end the night with the full film crew you have been looking for! If you don’t have a project of your own in the pipeline but still would like to get something done, this is a great opportunity for you as well. Whether you’re directing, writing, shooting, editing, producing, acting or just starting out: you’re welcome to join the crowd, pepper the presenting folks with curious questions and possibly join a film crew. Please drop us a message if you’d like to pitch a project. Spots are limited, so better be fast. Let’s build the teams we have been missing!

Apologies everyone for the completely skipped date on Easter! The emails from MeetUp were going straight to spam, so I was convinced there was no interest. For those of you still interested, I would suggest that Sunday, May 10 would be a good replacement date to kick things off. Content-wise, the event would stay the same. Meeting place would be the Schoenbrunn Biergarten Kiosk in Volkspark Friedrichshain. This would also be the first opportunity to discuss alternative times and locations. \-\-\- The first chapter of To Our Friends! A great intro to the style of writing and the fast and furious manner of argumentation from the radical theory collective. Selection for discussion: "Merry Crisis and Happy New Fear" Link to the text: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/the-invisible-committe-to-our-friends

This time we will be discussing Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier Film info: https://www.imdb.com/de/title/tt27714581/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk you will find us inside the bar usually on the left side. if you dont find us ask at the bar where the filmgroup is sitting. Don't forget to watch the film before joining the meetup :)

Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️ Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies? **Then you should join us!** We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them. Together, we will talk about these topics: * What you are currently working on * What you need help with * What would you like to help with * What you you would like to learn This is event is great for: * filmmakers * movie nerds * writers * camera operators * editors * actors * sound recorders * composers * gaffers * producers We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us. **Important information**: *To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*

We invite you to take part in a shared cinematic experience built around reflection, atmosphere, and meaningful conversation. *Stalker* by Andrei Tarkovsky is a meditative and visually striking journey into a mysterious place known as “The Zone,” where the laws of reality seem to shift and a hidden room promises to fulfill one’s deepest desires. A guide known as the Stalker leads two men — a writer and a scientist — through this forbidden landscape, where every step is uncertain and nothing is as it seems. More than a conventional narrative, the film unfolds as a philosophical and emotional exploration of faith, doubt, and the search for meaning. Through long takes, haunting imagery, and a slow, immersive rhythm, Tarkovsky creates a space where viewers are invited to question not only the characters’ motivations, but also their own inner desires and beliefs. The journey into the Zone becomes a deeply personal experience, making each interpretation unique. **1\. Please watch the film in advance:** 🎬 Watch *Stalker* here (with English subtitles): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3hBLv-HLEc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3hBLv-HLEc) **Movie details:** 🎥 STALKER 🇷🇺 Language: Russian (Original, with English subtitles available via YouTube) 🎞️ Duration: 162 min 🎬 Director: Andrei Tarkovsky **2\. Meeting in person:** We will come together to discuss our experiences, thoughts, and interpretations of the film: 📅 Saturday, 09.05.2026 🕔 17:00 📍 Volksbar-Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 39, 10178 Berlin 👉 Join our WhatsApp group to chat about the film and coordinate meeting at the Bar! [Group Chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J1PU7iWTNeBLQ4oRz27grV) ⚠️ Note: This is a WhatsApp group link. If it doesn’t open in the Meetup app, please copy & paste it into your browser or open it in the WhatsApp app. We will meet at a bar for an informal discussion about our experience of the film, giving everyone the opportunity to share their thoughts and connect with fellow cinema enthusiasts.

A regular meeting to read and discuss work writers' are currently engaged in. For screenwriters' serious about their writing and wanting the support and incentive a periodic group meeting can provide. The meeting will be at Alexanderplatz (contact Marc, the organizer, beforehand for exactly where). We'll make introductions about ourselves, our experiences and what we want out of the group. If you're comfortable in doing so, come prepared with a something you're working on that you want to read or discuss. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "The author is grateful to her weekly writers' group for kindness and criticism during the writing of this book." *from the Acknowledgments from the book "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan*

This year we have our very own big covered tent on the silent green lawn from 13–15h on Sunday May 10. To gather, chat with each other and have a nice day together! It’s public open day, completely free APART FROM THE SCREENINGS, WHICH COST 6€/hourlong screening (not related to our group of course) There’s a character art market, an art exhibition, collage workshop, picture book readings, and 6 screenings plus a Kids Kino.

The "classical" bookswap is simple: * We meet in a café and put the book(s) we brought down on the tables. * We browse and discuss the books with one another while sipping coffee or hot chocolate, or eating cake. * We write our names down on any books we’d like to take home (post-its and pens provided). * At the end of the evening, negotiate any books that are contended and take a new-to-you book home! Books/happiness shared are books/happiness multiplied! A Bookswap is 10 times better than a Book Club because you can talk about ALL the books instead of just one! This is a great way to give your books a new home and make room for new books: that book you feel guilty for not having read even though it's been sitting on your bedside table for the last 5 years, the book you liked but didn't love, the book you loved so much you want everyone to read it, the book you somehow own three copies of, that book you absolutely hated even though everyone else loves it, and so on. Moreover, you will meet fellow readers, get a new book or two, and several book recommendations. We’ve often had readers experience books they wouldn't normally buy and enjoy it. GROUP EXPECTATIONS for PLEASANT SWAPPING * Please bring a book! It's not that you bring one you take one, but do try your best to bring something. * Books stay on the tables, open for sharing, until you are ready to leave so that everyone can have a look. We are notably not first come first serve. Please wait until you are leaving to bag the book. * If two or more people want the only copy of a book, negotiate. Maybe one of you reads it first and then gives it to the others. Or perhaps they have found another book instead. Or leave it to fate and toss a coin. The best part: now you have found somebody whose taste you can really admire. In any case, please don't walk away with a book with several names on it without letting the others know. These negotiations are fun and easy, so don't shy away from a book because there's already a name on it, and feel free to put your name on as many books as you find interesting. It's not that you bring one you take one; you may take as many as you can negotiate. * Political discussions with consent: make sure the people you are talking to would like to have a political discussion with you. * Please respect this space as first and foremost a community for connecting readers over their love of books and reading, stories, and narratives of all sorts. Please be respectful of tastes and opinions. * If something is bothering you, please reach out to the organizers, and we'll do our best to resolve it. * Lastly, don't expect your book back. It will find a new home. If you love it, let it go. Major LANGUAGES (and genres) of this meetup: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian; Fiction, Non-Fiction, Serious Reading, Light Fun, “classics", Krimis, Booker winners, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Self-Help and more. You never know who can read what languages, and there's no accounting for taste. We are a delightful and international group of readers. We look forward to swapping with you!

Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc PLAN: For those seeing HOKUM, please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby at 6:50pm! For those seeing THE SHEEP DETECTIVES, please purchase your ticket for the 7:15pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby at 7:00pm! For BOTH films, we’ll plan for a pre-show bite at nearby El Vaquero! For those joining for dinner, we’ll meet at El Vaquero at 5:45pm! Should be a couple of fun movies and a good time together, Dan

Join us as we kick off Summer Movie Season with a Happy Hour & a movie event to see the sci-fi action-adventure, THE MANDOLARIAN AND GROGU! The sci-fi action-adventure follows a lone bounty hunter and his apprentice Grogu (Baby Yoda) embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy. The film is written/directed by Jon Favreau (the mastermind behind the early MCU films) and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwild1rw7Aw HAPPY HOUR PLAN: For Happy Hour food and drinks before the show we’ll meet in the bar area at nearby Bravo at 5:15pm! We’ll have a section reserved for the group, so keep an eye out for us and we’ll keep one out for you! CMG Pro Tip: If you can, bring cash as it helps make for a quicker exit from the restaurant. MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and meet in the lobby area at 6:30pm! Tickets on sale now and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list you seat number in the Comments section of this event. Happy Summer and See You Soon, Dan

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be another good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

IMPORTANT!!! THE DATE OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SUNDAY MAY 17, 2026!!! A very unusual choice for his group... Unknown Number: High School Catfish is an American [true crime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_crime "True crime") documentary film directed by [Skye Borgman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skye_Borgman "Skye Borgman") and released to [streaming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaming_media "Streaming media") on [Netflix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix "Netflix") on August 29, 2025. The documentary explores the events and investigation into an unknown person [cyberbully](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying "Cyberbullying") and [harassing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harassment "Harassment") teenagers in [Beal City, Michigan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beal_City,_Michigan "Beal City, Michigan") using an unknown number via insults and sexual claims. It also explores the increasingly great impact of the harassment on the community, the eventual reveal of the culprit, and the trial that followed. IMPORTANT INFO: I strongly suggest not reading anything about it online before seeing it. It's best viewed with no previous knowledge. This documentary contains crude terminology and deals with cyberbullying, which may be a trigger for some folks. Please be ready to discuss the movie by 7PM. Thanks. Unfortunately, it is only available on Netflix. If you would like to attend but do not have Netflix, say so and maybe we can figure something out.

**Optional movie afterwards**

Tickets are now on sale!🥳We also will have lunch before. At the Rusty Bucket in Easton which is posted separately. 😊 Park in the East Garage.The restaurant is across the street then we can walk back together to the movie! 🥳

**Tickets are on Sale now $22.00 curtainplayers.org** **please list your seat number in comments . Purchase in E .We also will meet for lunch if interested which is posted separately 😊**