Will my 4-year-old follow a film in another language?

Kplus films play in the original language with English subtitles and live German voice-over, spoken by trained voice artists. Each year three Kplus films also get German subtitles to introduce kids to reading them. The 14plus films have English subtitles only, with no voice-over.

How do we book for a class or a group?

Groups of six or more can reserve discounted tickets through the Generation group ticket hotline before general sales open. The ordering period and phone number appear in the Generation Programme List ahead of the festival.

Can my kid join a jury?

Yes, from age 12. The Children's Jury is for ages 12 to 14 and the Youth Jury for 14 and up. Applications go through the film questionnaires on the Generation page of the Berlinale site.

Berlinale Generation: Film Festival Screenings for Kids and Teens

Name: Berlinale Generation: Film Festival Screenings for Kids and Teens
Start: 2027-02-10
End: 2027-02-21T23:59:59
Location: Haus der Kulturen der Welt

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Where

Mitte, Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Ages

Varies by film (Kplus 4+, 14plus 14+)

Setting

Indoors

Language

English subtitles; German voice-over in Kplus

Film Categories

Kplus (4+) and 14plus (14+)

Group tickets

Groups of six or more can reserve discounted tickets early

What you need to know

Live German voice-over in Kplus, so younger kids can follow without reading subtitles
Age recommendations, so check the one for each film before you book
Showtimes come later, in the Generation Programme List published well before the festival

About

Berlinale Generation is the Berlin International Film Festival's section for young audiences. Kids and teens watch features, documentaries and animation from around the world, often with filmmakers and their young stars in the room for questions afterward. Children's and Youth Juries, made up of young viewers, choose the winners of the Crystal Bears.

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Dates & times

Wed 10 – Sun 21 Feb 2027

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