The Goethe-Institut Malaysia, in collaboration with Golden Screen Cinemas International Screens and the Malaysian German Society, is pleased to announce the return of KinoFest Malaysia 2026, bringing a diverse selection of contemporary German cinema to audiences in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
In Penang, the festival will open with “Amrum” on November 20, “Das geheime Stockwerk (The Secret Floor) on Nov 21 and “Wilma Will Mehr (Wilma) on Nov 22.
KinoFest offers audiences an opportunity to discover the richness and diversity of German filmmaking while creating space for cultural exchange and dialogue through the shared experience of cinema. The 2026 edition presents a carefully curated programme that brings together films for different audiences, from family-friendly productions to critically acclaimed and award-winning works.
Spanning themes of family, friendship, identity, coming of age, resilience and the complexities of everyday life, the programme offers a multifaceted glimpse into contemporary Germany and the stories that shape its society. Through different genres, perspectives and cinematic voices, KinoFest invites Malaysian audiences to connect with experiences that may be culturally specific, yet resonate across borders.
Following its Kuala Lumpur programme at GSC Mid Valley recently, KinoFest will continue in Penang from 20 to 22 November at the Malaysian-German Society, extending the festival’s celebration of German cinema beyond the capital.
Through its collaboration with GSC International Screens and Malaysian German Society, KinoFest continues to strengthen the connection between German filmmakers and Malaysian audiences, bringing German-language and German-produced cinema to the big screen and encouraging a wider appreciation of European film.