Mannheim Kinokult Open Air 2024: New chapter in Neckarstadt-West

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The popular open-air cinema in Mannheim, which is known as "Mannheim Kinokult Open Air", has many cinematic highlights to offer and ensures an unforgettable open-air experience. This year the event will no longer take place from August 13 to September 3, 2024 on the Age of Age at the Alte Messplatz, but at a new location on the meadow of the Neumarkt in the Neckarstadt-West.

Free - strengthen community outdoors

organized by the Kulturamt Mannheim in cooperation with the district management Neckarstadt-West and the community center Neckarstadt, the entry to the film screenings remains free of charge. Visitors can look forward to the warm summer evenings where the films are shown at dusk from 8.30 p.m. A reservation is not necessary, which makes the common experience even more accessible. Up to 99 people can take part in the demonstrations and look forward to a diverse film program, which in particular reflects Mannheim's cultural identity.

cultural diversity in the focus of the film series

This year's film series is under the motto "Mannheim Hochtief", which not only looks at architectural aspects, but also deals with profound social and psychological issues. The curator Dr. Morticia Zschiesche will moderate the films and emphasizes how important it is to show different perspectives on the city and its film scene. "Film offers a change of feelings," she explains and invites you to reflect on the links between humans and architecture.

program overview - feature films and short films

A total of three feature films, a documentation and three short films are in the program. The series starts with the psychological thriller "Parkour" on August 13, 2024, followed by the celebrated neonoir melodrama "Phoenix" on August 20, 2024. These films invite the spectators to dive into the cinematic work of Mannheim and experience special stories. On August 27th, the tragicomedy "The boy has to go to the fresh air" will be presented before the event on September 3 with highlights of the short film scene.

a new place for creative exchange

The decision to move the open-air cinema to the Neckarstadt-West is viewed by the organizers as an opportunity for renewal. Jennifer Pohl, neighborhood manager, expresses optimistic: "We hope that the new venue will attract many people." Bringing picnic blankets is expressly desired and promotes the cozy get -together in the open air.

meaning for the community and the local cinema

The open-air cinema has established itself as an important part of the Mannheim cultural scene in recent years. Mayor Thorsten Riehle emphasizes that the event also offers a platform for encounters and cultural cooperation in times of change. "It inspires a colorfully mixed audience and shows how alive the film and culture scene in Mannheim is," continued Riehle.

Whether film fan or just interested in a relaxed evening design - the "Mannheim Kinokult Open Air" offers something for everyone. The series of events is not only a celebration of the arts, but also a step towards an active and networked community in Mannheim, which comes together through cinematic experiences.