HCMC – The Goethe-Institut in HCMC will open the German Film Festival 2025 (Kinofest 2025) on October 21 at Galaxy Nguyen Du Cinema, featuring films that reflect contemporary life in Germany and the country’s ongoing social and cultural changes.
The opening night will begin with Only at Night Could We Be Sad by German–Vietnamese director Melanie Nguyen, followed by Afire (Roter Himmel) by Christian Petzold, a drama that has received multiple international awards.
This year’s Kinofest coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany. In recognition of the milestone, the festival includes a selection of short films by German–Vietnamese filmmakers exploring themes of belonging, memory, and identity.
Kinofest 2025 presents a range of feature films, documentaries, animations, and family films addressing global topics such as climate change, migration, and creativity. Screenings will take place at Galaxy Nguyen Du Cinema, with tickets priced at VND20,000.
Registration for the opening night is available until October 15 via [Registration Link Opening of Kinofest HCMC 2025]. Ticket sales will officially begin on October 16.
