General Information

The non-profit association Freunde der arabischen Kinemathek, Berlin e.V. (Friends of the Arab Cinematheque) was founded in 2004 by intellectuals and culture professionals in Berlin to present and promote Arab Film art. Through its focus on film and visual arts, the association presents fresh perspectives from the Arab world to the German public. The work of the association is mainly funded by its members and private donations, while some projects find funding and support by cultural funds and institutions such as the Goethe Institut. The association works politically and ideologically independent and cooperates with Arab and international partners, as well as local partners in the field of culture.