Mal Seh'n Kino


Mal seh'n Kino in Frankfurt is an intimate, independent cinema that champions art-house, international and classic films. Its carefully curated programme blends contemporary indie releases, retrospectives and documentaries, often screened in original languages with German subtitles; the small auditoria, warm lighting and attentive staff create a relaxed, almost living-room atmosphere where cinema feels personal and immersive.
More than a screening venue, Mal seh'n Kino serves as a cultural hub for cinephiles — hosting Q&As, themed series and special events that encourage conversation and discovery. A compact bar and lobby invite visitors to linger before and after films, making it a welcoming meeting place for anyone who enjoys thoughtful, cinematic storytelling.
Website
- malsehnkino.de
Available Versions
- OmU
Showtimes in the original language
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![]() | The family business demands their full attention: renting, selling and repairing excavators. But when the daughter dies, the family idyll falls apart at the seams. A new Heimatfilm with people searching and machines dancing. |
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![]() | A mystical cave, a nettle pie and an unexpected betrayal spur a romantic adventure between two childhood friends. |
![]() | Fetish camboy Aaron Eagle agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client, only to discover a disturbing tie to his past. |
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![]() | Aiden, a young cop, embarks on a risky undercover mission where he meets Cody, a captivating male sex worker controlled by a drug lord drag queen. Aiden dives into a perilous world, getting entangled in a deadly police conspiracy. |
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![]() | While democracies around the world are faltering, the island republic of Taiwan seems remarkably resilient against the attacks of China's autocracy. What makes the Taiwanese so resistant? Is it their decades-long struggle against dictatorship, which finally brought freedom in 1987? Or the Sunflower Movement of 2014, when students occupied the parliament for three weeks and forced the government to listen to the people? Cooking up Democracy is a cinematic journey into Taiwan's vibrant civic society — guided by former non-binary Digital Minister Audrey Tang, who inspires us with her vision of a pluralistic, open form of digital democracy. We meet queer activists who fight for human rights, diversity, and democratic participation: At Daybreak, a lounge and gathering place for activists, we encounter Brian, a journalist for The Guardian and CNN, and Yo-Ling, who leads workshops on queer identity. In the old town, Zo and Tiffany welcome us to their tea house Grassland, where they serve delicious drinks made from wild herbs and explore the hidden value of these seemingly worthless plants. At Hotline, Taiwan's oldest LGBTQ+ organization, we meet Tong, a trans man, who shares a home and a quiet bond shaped by mutual respect across generations with his elderly lesbian mother. We also visit Yi-Chien, a gender studies professor and former chairperson of Taiwan's longest-standing feminist organization, in her bookstore — a place that offers selected wines as well as readings and lively discussions. There we meet Shu-Wen, who played a key role in achieving marriage equality in Taiwan. Through their stories, we gain insight into their lives — and perhaps begin to understand the deeper fabric of Taiwanese society and what truly sustains its democracy. |
![]() | Benji encounters Jake at an airport gate, sensing attraction. Their relationship unfolds through Amsterdam trips and intimacy, revealing complex power dynamics. |
![]() | A man's hookup evolves into group encounters as he reflects on his romantic past and future, conversing with a Brazilian literary character in this magical realist queer tale. |
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![]() | Three tomboy friends in Slovenia have their lives changed after meeting Fantasy, a trans woman, leading them to explore gender, desire and identity together. |
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![]() | A lonely French trucker's routine life on the road takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a Polish driver. As feelings develop, he struggles to balance his demanding job with a chance at love, determined to make their connection work. |
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![]() | Rabia, a ten-year-old Pakistani girl sets out to find why her only school in the village is closed. This fable is a ghost story with a tinge of magical-realism that explores corruption from a child's perspective. |
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![]() | In a greenhouse in Southern Spain, Iván falls in love with newly hired co-worker Hadoum. However, his long-awaited promotion interferes with their relationship, forcing him to decide what kind of person he wants to be. |
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![]() | A gay influencer's life crumbles when a virus turns gay men in Paris straight. He teams up with a twink to find a rumored cure in the Marais. A satire on identity, fame and queer culture. |
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![]() | A couple pours all their energy into competing in a multi-day sailing race across a vast lake. |
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![]() | Vicente, a gay man, enjoys a carefree retirement in Maspalomas. When he has to move into a nursing home after a stroke, he decides to hide his sexual orientation and must confront his own fears. |
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![]() | A profound and moving exploration of masculinity and desire in a remote yet savagely beautiful fishing community. |
![]() | Female artists, writers, photographers, designers, and adventurers are settled in Paris between the wars. |
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![]() | Fifteen-year-old Malou is struggling with herself; while her mother is mostly absent and her rowing teammates bully her, the one person she can rely on is her brother Max. |

















