ACUD Kino — Local services in Berlin

I was eager to experience ACUD Kino’s indie charm—what a disappointment. The elevator was broken, so climbing to the upstairs screening room was a strenuous ordeal. Once inside, the air conditioning blasted Arctic-level cold, making the audience shiver more than the plot . The seat cushions were hard and uncomfortable, and the screen lighting flickered during the show. The sound cracked in moments, undermining the arthouse immersion they tout in festival brochures .

The staff was distant and inattentive, offering no explanation or apology for the technical issues. To top it off, the foyer was cramped and inadequately lit, with poor signage that left people wandering around before discovering the stairwell entrance. With overhyped programming and underwhelming execution, this supposedly “cozy” cinema felt more like a frustrating, unprofessional ordeal. I...

I recently visited ACUD Kino with my child, and despite the building's age and the absence of popcorn at the shop, we had a delightful experience. The cinema boasts excellent visual and audio quality, which made our movie-watching experience truly enjoyable. 🎞️

Although my kid was initially disappointed about not getting his popcorn, he quickly cheered up with some ice cream. 🍦

I believe it's important to continue supporting such small cinemas. They offer a selection of movies that you won't find in the big chain theaters, providing a unique and enriching cultural experience. Let's keep these...

A small cinema in Berlin where it is often possible to see films and documentaries outside the normal commercial circuit and particularly interesting from an artistic, social, political and experimental point of view. Thanks to the director, a passionate and competent woman who often presents the screenings to the public in person. There would be many places like this all over the world, as an alternative to the globalization of the...