Munich, German Course, the Movies and the Film
Learn German in Munich and go to the movies
Munich is one of the largest media locations of Europe. Several film academies have chosen Munich as their location. Roland Emmerich, the director of Independence Day and The Day after Tomorrow, studied at the reputed film academy in Munich. Numerous TV stations have established themselves in Munich. However the city has not only attracted the television industry but also the movie industry. A tour of the world of movies and television is worthwhile if you want to learn German in Munich.
The movie city of Bavaria:
Why don’t you plan a visit after your German course in Munich: The Bavaria Film Ltd. is one of the largest and most successful film studios in Europe. Movie highlights and TV hits have been produced in the film city of Bavaria for over 80 years. Go on one of the exciting tours through the enormous studios after your German course! You will see the film locations of many well known TV films and famous movie classics and also experience a stunt show and a 4D movie. Films such as Enemy Mine (Geliebter Feind), Das Boot, The Neverending Story (Die Unendliche Geschichte) and the major success (T)Raumschiff Surprise – Periode 1 plus many more were all produced in the Bavaria Film studio in Munich. After your German course you can try out your acting abilities in all the galactic locations on the production stages of (T)Raumschiff Surprise – Periode 1. A short film will be put together where you can then see yourself alongside the main actors and actresses from the film. This will give you an amazing insight into the art of computer generated films.
The Bavarian Stunt Show in Munich:
One of the highlights of the tour is the Bavarian Stunt Show which demonstrates step by step how stunts are put into movie scenes and television productions and also gives an insight into the dangerous work of doubles. A welcome change to your German course in Munich: be prepared for collapsing roof tops, breathtaking pursuits and people going up in flames. And you will not miss out on fun and jokes. Lots of slapstick and surprising gags provide for endless entertainment.
Learn German in Munich and go to the movies!
What would a movie city be without lots of cinemas? You will not be able to recover from all the cinemas in Munich! If you are learning German in Munich you should not pass up this opportunity: in this way you can practice German in addition to your German course!
There are huge, impressive cinema complexes as well as small and cozy cinemas. After you German course you will find plenty of opportunities to go to the movies right next to the DeutschAkademie. A lot of movies are shown in their original language version. Of course we would recommend that you watch the movies in German! Hollywood movies and other more uncommon films are on offer at the cinemas in Munich. Mondays and Tuesday are the most popular days for the movies as the tickets are cheaper on these days. Here is a small selection of cinemas in Munich that we would recommend after your German course:
MaxX:
The Munich “MaxX” Movie Theater comprises of seven modern movie auditoriums. And so there is also a huge offer of movies to see. The program is mostly made up of blockbusters.
Cadillac:
The “Cadillac-Cinema” is a real insider’s tip in Munich! There is a glittering red Cadillac right there in the middle of the foyer. This cozy movie theatre attaches great importance to its decoration and also offers an imaginative accompanying program which is designed according to the current films. Wait to be surprised after your German course!
Museum Lichtspiele:
The “Museum Lichtspiele” is a valued cultural attraction in Munich! The cinema even holds a record: The “Rocky Horror Picture Show” has been on its program for the last 27 years! Another attraction is that the small cozy movie auditoriums show both current films and movie classics in their original language versions.
Mathäser:
The „Mathäser Filmpalast“ – one of the most modern cinemas in Munich - was in actual fact once a beer hall. It was reopened in 2003 after several years of renovation. Today an enormous multiplex of a theater with 14 movie auditoriums, several bars and a lounge awaits visitors. The program is made up of blockbusters – one to two films per week are shown in the original language version. A special offer: order your tickets via the internet after your German course!
Theatiner:
The Munich „Theatiner“ Cinema has one of the most formidable programs on offer. Cinema fans even argue that the “Theatiner” Cinema offers the “best movie program” in all Munich. The cinema operators attach great importance to offering a good international movie program. The main focus is on French films but of course English and other foreign films are also shown here.
Cinema:
The Munich „Cinema“ is simply the cult cinema of Munich for the English speaking population of Munich. The cinema shows almost only original language versions. On Friday nights there is a sneak preview, on Saturday’s often double features and on Sundays the matinees. Special attractions: there are always film events where fans can dress up in “Star Wars” or “Lord of the Rings” costumes. The fans’ favorite movies are shown the whole night long. So if you find you have learnt enough German then perhaps this would be a welcome change for you in Munich.
Programs for the cinema and cultural events can be found in the DeutschAkademie in Munich!
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