18/03/2014 - The 13th Audi Festival of German Films (26 March–11 April) will present the latest German productions in four Australian cities

Banklady by Christian Alvart

With around 50 films screened in four Australian cities and over 20,000 tickets sold last year, the Audi Festival of German Films has become one of the largest festivals dedicated to German cinema worldwide. The event, organised by the Goethe-Institut and German Films, is now entering its 13th year. It will take place from 26 March to 11 April in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. The festival will be accompanied by an extensive parallel programme.

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The festival will be opened in Sydney and Melbourne by Christian Alvart's thriller Banklady [+see also:
trailer
film profile], based on the true story of Germany's first female bank robber. Lead actress Nadeshda Brennicke, who was named Best Actress at last year's Chicago International Film Festival for her performance, will introduce the film in person in both cities. In Brisbane, the event will start with Caroline Link's Exit Marrakech [+see also:
trailer
film profile]. In Canberra, Jan Ole Gerster's Oh Boy! [+see also:
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interview: Jan Ole Gerster
film profile] will be screened ahead of its local release by Madman Entertainment.

For the first time, the event will this year include the short-film selection Next Generation Short Tiger. Amongst other subjects, the parallel programme will deal with the fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago and the outbreak of the First World War 100 years ago. Some prestigious European guests will come to present lectures, Q&As and performances. German Films will also be organising industry dinners in Sydney and Melbourne to inform Australian distributors and festival programmers about the latest German films.