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2026
time:
20:00
Alina Huppertz
Concept, Artistic Direction Alina Huppertz
The image shows a person in front of a neutral, light gray background. They are wearing a black hoodie, and the lower part of their face is covered with a black cloth or mask. Their dark hair is styled into two small buns on top of the head, with straight bangs at the front. The make-up is particularly striking: dark tones surround the eyes, complemented by golden accents, giving the gaze an intense, almost mysterious quality. The person looks directly into the camera. With both hands, they hold the black hoodie, which is stretched over a tree trunk. The trunk, with its rough, textured bark, creates a strong contrast to the clothing and the smooth background. Overall, the composition feels artistic and slightly mystical.
A tree rarely stands alone. With DAPHNE: Unter Bäumen, we venture together into an imagined future: we enter a musical installation combining video, electronics, and space. Lying beneath a hybrid tree canopy, we playfully explore our relationship with what we call nature. What if trees aren’t as far removed from us in terms of perception and communication as we think?…
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2026
time:
20:00
Alina Huppertz
Concept, Artistic Direction Alina Huppertz
The image shows a person in front of a neutral, light gray background. They are wearing a black hoodie, and the lower part of their face is covered with a black cloth or mask. Their dark hair is styled into two small buns on top of the head, with straight bangs at the front. The make-up is particularly striking: dark tones surround the eyes, complemented by golden accents, giving the gaze an intense, almost mysterious quality. The person looks directly into the camera. With both hands, they hold the black hoodie, which is stretched over a tree trunk. The trunk, with its rough, textured bark, creates a strong contrast to the clothing and the smooth background. Overall, the composition feels artistic and slightly mystical.
A tree rarely stands alone. With DAPHNE: Unter Bäumen, we venture together into an imagined future: we enter a musical installation combining video, electronics, and space. Lying beneath a hybrid tree canopy, we playfully explore our relationship with what we call nature. What if trees aren’t as far removed from us in terms of perception and communication as we think?…
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2026
time:
20:00
Alina Huppertz
Concept, Artistic Direction Alina Huppertz
The image shows a person in front of a neutral, light gray background. They are wearing a black hoodie, and the lower part of their face is covered with a black cloth or mask. Their dark hair is styled into two small buns on top of the head, with straight bangs at the front. The make-up is particularly striking: dark tones surround the eyes, complemented by golden accents, giving the gaze an intense, almost mysterious quality. The person looks directly into the camera. With both hands, they hold the black hoodie, which is stretched over a tree trunk. The trunk, with its rough, textured bark, creates a strong contrast to the clothing and the smooth background. Overall, the composition feels artistic and slightly mystical.
A tree rarely stands alone. With DAPHNE: Unter Bäumen, we venture together into an imagined future: we enter a musical installation combining video, electronics, and space. Lying beneath a hybrid tree canopy, we playfully explore our relationship with what we call nature. What if trees aren’t as far removed from us in terms of perception and communication as we think?…
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2026
time:
19:00
naxos.Kino
Directed by Albert & David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin
The image shows a concert scene viewed from the stage. In the foreground, a person (Mick Jagger) is wearing a red-and-white striped top hat and holding a microphone close to his mouth. He is shown from the side and illuminated by reddish-blue stage lighting. In the background, a large and tightly packed crowd faces the stage. The atmosphere appears energetic and musical, likely during a live performance.
Gimme Shelter is an American documentary film from 1970. It follows the final weeks of The Rolling Stones’ 1969 U.S. tour, which ended with the disastrous Altamont Free Concert and the killing of Meredith Hunter. The film is named after “Gimme Shelter,” the title track of the 1969 album Let It Bleed. In 1971, the documentary was shown as the…
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2026
time:
20:00
Naxos Hallenkonzerte
Flute Kristjana Helgadóttir
Close-up view of an organic structure in shades of orange, red, and violet. Fine, semi-transparent branching forms and circular patterns surround a bright central area. The high magnification reveals intricate details, textures, and subtle color gradients.
In the long-term project The Periodic Table, ensemble mosaik explores the idea of musically interpreting all 118 chemical elements. Each element serves as the starting point for an individual artistic reflection, bringing together scientific structures, socio-global perspectives, and aesthetic imagination. In collaboration with the Naxos Hall Concerts, five international perspectives will receive their world premieres. The framework for the evening…
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2026
time:
19:00
naxos.Kino
Directed by Arthur Franck
Three men in suits sit at a round table with microphones, apparently participating in a television or discussion program. The man in the middle is holding a cigarette and looking to the side. In the background, there is a modern building by the water as well as a church tower. The image has the appearance of an older television recording from the 1970s.
THE HELSINKI EFFECT brings one of the most important diplomatic events of the 1970s to life in an entertaining and informative way: the 1975 Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE). At the same time, the film shows how this political event still influences world politics today. In this way, the audience experiences a journey through time that remains…
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2026
time:
11:00
Nippon Connection
The image is a striking, modern festival graphic for the “Nippon Connection” Japanese Film Festival 2026 in Frankfurt am Main (June 2–7), designed in bold shades of pink, red, and white. At the center, there is a stylized face shown in profile. A hand is pulling a white mask away from the face. Beneath the mask, instead of a normal face, a bright pink surface appears, filled with many circular bubbles or dots, creating an abstract, almost organic impression. The face and mask have a smooth, minimalistic look, resembling a blend of a theatrical mask and a digital illustration. The hair is depicted as a large, solid red shape.
Nippon Connection is getting ready for its 26th edition! From June 2 to 7, 2026, the world’s largest Japanese film festival will once again open its doors in Frankfurt am Main to transport its visitors into the fascinating world of Japanese film. With over 100 short and feature films, audiences can expect an extensive program that celebrates the diversity of…
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2026
time:
11:00
Nippon Connection
The image is a striking, modern festival graphic for the “Nippon Connection” Japanese Film Festival 2026 in Frankfurt am Main (June 2–7), designed in bold shades of pink, red, and white. At the center, there is a stylized face shown in profile. A hand is pulling a white mask away from the face. Beneath the mask, instead of a normal face, a bright pink surface appears, filled with many circular bubbles or dots, creating an abstract, almost organic impression. The face and mask have a smooth, minimalistic look, resembling a blend of a theatrical mask and a digital illustration. The hair is depicted as a large, solid red shape.
Nippon Connection is getting ready for its 26th edition! From June 2 to 7, 2026, the world’s largest Japanese film festival will once again open its doors in Frankfurt am Main to transport its visitors into the fascinating world of Japanese film. With over 100 short and feature films, audiences can expect an extensive program that celebrates the diversity of…
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2026
time:
11:00
Nippon Connection
The image is a striking, modern festival graphic for the “Nippon Connection” Japanese Film Festival 2026 in Frankfurt am Main (June 2–7), designed in bold shades of pink, red, and white. At the center, there is a stylized face shown in profile. A hand is pulling a white mask away from the face. Beneath the mask, instead of a normal face, a bright pink surface appears, filled with many circular bubbles or dots, creating an abstract, almost organic impression. The face and mask have a smooth, minimalistic look, resembling a blend of a theatrical mask and a digital illustration. The hair is depicted as a large, solid red shape.
Nippon Connection is getting ready for its 26th edition! From June 2 to 7, 2026, the world’s largest Japanese film festival will once again open its doors in Frankfurt am Main to transport its visitors into the fascinating world of Japanese film. With over 100 short and feature films, audiences can expect an extensive program that celebrates the diversity of…
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2026
time:
11:00
Nippon Connection
The image is a striking, modern festival graphic for the “Nippon Connection” Japanese Film Festival 2026 in Frankfurt am Main (June 2–7), designed in bold shades of pink, red, and white. At the center, there is a stylized face shown in profile. A hand is pulling a white mask away from the face. Beneath the mask, instead of a normal face, a bright pink surface appears, filled with many circular bubbles or dots, creating an abstract, almost organic impression. The face and mask have a smooth, minimalistic look, resembling a blend of a theatrical mask and a digital illustration. The hair is depicted as a large, solid red shape.
Nippon Connection is getting ready for its 26th edition! From June 2 to 7, 2026, the world’s largest Japanese film festival will once again open its doors in Frankfurt am Main to transport its visitors into the fascinating world of Japanese film. With over 100 short and feature films, audiences can expect an extensive program that celebrates the diversity of…
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2026
time:
13:00
Nippon Connection
The image is a striking, modern festival graphic for the “Nippon Connection” Japanese Film Festival 2026 in Frankfurt am Main (June 2–7), designed in bold shades of pink, red, and white. At the center, there is a stylized face shown in profile. A hand is pulling a white mask away from the face. Beneath the mask, instead of a normal face, a bright pink surface appears, filled with many circular bubbles or dots, creating an abstract, almost organic impression. The face and mask have a smooth, minimalistic look, resembling a blend of a theatrical mask and a digital illustration. The hair is depicted as a large, solid red shape.
Nippon Connection is getting ready for its 26th edition! From June 2 to 7, 2026, the world’s largest Japanese film festival will once again open its doors in Frankfurt am Main to transport its visitors into the fascinating world of Japanese film. With over 100 short and feature films, audiences can expect an extensive program that celebrates the diversity of…
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2026
time:
19:30
naxos.Kino
Directed by Shingo Ota
A group of swimmers stands side by side at the edge of a large outdoor pool, looking toward the water. In the background, modern high-rise buildings rise beneath a bright sky with a soft evening atmosphere. The scene conveys a sense of teamwork, anticipation, and urban sports culture.
For more than 50 years, the public Numakage swimming pool in Saitama has been an important meeting place for people of all ages and backgrounds. When the pool is set to make way for an urban redevelopment project, local resistance begins to grow. As the final opening day approaches, the disappearance of the pool becomes unavoidable, and a wave of…
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2026
time:
17:00
Nippon Connection
The image is a striking, modern festival graphic for the “Nippon Connection” Japanese Film Festival 2026 in Frankfurt am Main (June 2–7), designed in bold shades of pink, red, and white. At the center, there is a stylized face shown in profile. A hand is pulling a white mask away from the face. Beneath the mask, instead of a normal face, a bright pink surface appears, filled with many circular bubbles or dots, creating an abstract, almost organic impression. The face and mask have a smooth, minimalistic look, resembling a blend of a theatrical mask and a digital illustration. The hair is depicted as a large, solid red shape.
Nippon Connection is getting ready for its 26th edition! From June 2 to 7, 2026, the world’s largest Japanese film festival will once again open its doors in Frankfurt am Main to transport its visitors into the fascinating world of Japanese film. With over 100 short and feature films, audiences can expect an extensive program that celebrates the diversity of…
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2026
time:
19:30
Theater Willy Praml
Director, Set Design, Adapted Text Michael Weber
Victorian age: everything in its proper place. A respectable man is a respectable man, a respectable woman is a respectable woman. QUEEN Victoria is a weighty ruler, and the morality of her heavy petticoats creates a stuffy atmosphere that is almost suffocating. And yet Oscar Wilde is the pampered darling of his time. KING Oscar, sovereign of sharp provocations against…
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2026
time:
19:30
Theater Willy Praml
Director, Set Design, Adapted Text Michael Weber
Victorian age: everything in its proper place. A respectable man is a respectable man, a respectable woman is a respectable woman. QUEEN Victoria is a weighty ruler, and the morality of her heavy petticoats creates a stuffy atmosphere that is almost suffocating. And yet Oscar Wilde is the pampered darling of his time. KING Oscar, sovereign of sharp provocations against…
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2026
time:
19:30
Theater Willy Praml
Director, Set Design, Adapted Text Michael Weber
Victorian age: everything in its proper place. A respectable man is a respectable man, a respectable woman is a respectable woman. QUEEN Victoria is a weighty ruler, and the morality of her heavy petticoats creates a stuffy atmosphere that is almost suffocating. And yet Oscar Wilde is the pampered darling of his time. KING Oscar, sovereign of sharp provocations against…
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2026
time:
19:00
naxos.Kino
Directed by Kani Lapuerta
Two young people are in a cozy indoor setting decorated with light-colored fabrics. One person is lying on their stomach on a mattress or low bed, wearing a red T-shirt and shorts. Their head is turned to the side, and they appear relaxed while looking toward the other person. Next to them, a second person is sitting upright, wearing a pink, floral-patterned garment resembling a kimono. They have a floral headband and are holding a small object, possibly a cosmetic item. A round mirror is placed between them, reflecting the face of the seated person. An open bag or case with various items is lying on the blanket. The room is warmly and softly lit, with sheer, light fabrics in the background creating a calm and intimate atmosphere.
Karla is dreamy, charismatic, and trans. She grows up with her parents in the small Mexican town of Tepoztlán. She loves putting on makeup and dressing up. But sometimes the world feels overwhelming to her. At those moments, she hides in her room for hours. Luckily, Karla has friends and a family who support her, often understand her, and also…
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2026
time:
20:00
Naxos Hallenkonzerte
The image shows a classical music ensemble consisting of five musicians. They stand side by side in a dark, atmospherically lit room, smiling at the camera. All of them wear elegant, predominantly black clothing, conveying a professional and stylish impression. Some of the individuals are holding their instruments: visible are, among others, a violin, a baroque string instrument (similar to a viola da gamba), and a transverse flute. The warm lighting highlights their faces and instruments, while the background is deliberately kept dark, placing the focus on the group.
Rockfalls, avalanches, hurricanes, thunderstorms, glacial calving, and floods – nature defies control. Wildnis / Espaces transports the audience into a lucid dream where there is no firm ground. Within a strict formal framework, an intangible avalanche of sounds and images unfolds, reflecting natural phenomena from a human perspective. Since its founding, the ensemble histoirefuture has been dedicated to improvisation—drawing inspiration…
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2026
time:
20:00
MADE.Festival 2026
Text Rolf Michenfelder (with grateful use of inspirations, thoughts, and words by Carolin Emcke, Sasha Marianna Salzmann, Fatma Aydemir, Navid Kermani, Deniz Utlu, Mithu Sanyal, Margarete Stokowski, Rio Reiser. Also by Max Schmeling, Ludwig Heymann, Friedrich Merz. And, unfortunately, also by Götz Kubitschek, Martin Sellner, Björn Höcke)
Two performers kneel on a simple wooden platform stage, wearing striking checkered blazers and white-painted faces reminiscent of clown-like characters. With lively gestures and expressive facial expressions, they turn toward the audience and appear to be in a dialogical or playful moment. The stage is equipped with props, including stuffed animals, small figures, and a framed setting reminiscent of a puppet theatre. In the background, there is a board with the words “Mut zur L…” (“Courage to L…”), hinting at a thematic element of the performance. The scene is deliberately minimal yet playful, creating a blend of theatre, performance, and a childlike fantasy world.
Unfortunately, the performance at Produktionshaus NAXOS on May 23 has been cancelled due to illness. There will be an opportunity to see the piece on May 31 at Staatstheater Darmstadt.   There are two men and their strange costumes: actually, they want people to forget how to sigh. Not only. But also. Maybe they should just start with something funny.…
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2026
time:
20:00
MADE.Festival 2026
From Boys* in Sync Ragni Halle, Jay Tebogo Fiskerstrand, Gregers Hansen, Jakob Krog, Simon David Zeller
A woman kneels in the center of a minimalist stage and stretches her arms wide – a powerful, almost triumphant gesture. With an open, radiant face, she turns toward the audience. In the background, four other performers stand in a row in front of a dark wall, dressed in coordinated shades of green. The bright, white-lit stage floor creates a strong contrast to the dark surroundings and brings the central figure into focus. The scene conveys an intense, theatrical atmosphere full of tension and emotional openness.
In 2021, Angela Merkel ended her term as Federal Chancellor. In her honor, a military ceremony took place, broadcast live by several TV stations. Although the so-called “Zapfenstreich” is a 300-year-old German military tradition, the images of soldiers marching through the night with torches unsettled both German and international audiences. Many associated the spectacle with historical images from the Nazi…
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