5 Days of Summer - Die Sommerkinowoche im FIlmforum NRW

5 DAYS OF SUMMER - The summer film week at Filmforum NRW

With the annual summer film series 5 DAYS OF S UMMER, the Filmforum cinema invites you to a special cinema experience from August 12 to 16, 2026: 9 films on five days - for only 18 euros. Included are: Sharks, teen dramas, melancholy, love, sunsets, atomic bombs - and much more!

When the heat shimmers outside in August, the Filmforum provides the necessary cooling - when it rains, the cinema brings summer back to the big screen. There'll also be cool drinks, cocktails and ice cream from our sponsors Nomoo, Vaihinger and Bitburger - while stocks last!

The program:

Wednesday, August 12, 8:30 pm
THE WHITE SHARK - JAWS
USA 1975 | OVR | DCP | FSK: 16 | 124 min. | Director: Steven Spielberg

The mother of all summer blockbusters: the vacation island of Amity is supposed to be a paradise for swimmers. But when a shark appears off the coast, the vacation idyll is shaken. Police chief Brody sets off on the hunt together with a marine biologist and an experienced fisherman. A masterfully staged thriller with a great cast.

Thursday, August 13, 7 p.m.
THE WINDOW TO THE COURTYARD - REAR WINDOW
USA 1954 | OVR | DCP | FSK: 12 | 112 min. | Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Stuck in his apartment with a broken leg, photographer Jeff passes the time watching his neighbors in the courtyard. His voyeuristic curiosity soon turns into the suspicion that he has witnessed a murder. Between the summer heat, romantic entanglements and mounting tension, one of the most famous crime films in cinema history unfolds.

Friday, August 14, 6 p.m.
CRAZY
Germany 2000 | OV (D) | 35mm | FSK: 12 | 97 min. | Director: Hans-Christian Schmid

Ever heard of cookie wankers? 16-year-old Benjamin is sent to boarding school and has to find his way in a new environment. Between friendships, first experiences of love, insecurities and tests of courage, he discovers his own path step by step. Based on the autobiographical novel by Benjamin Lebert, "Crazy" tells the story of growing up with a lot of humor and heart.

Friday, August 14, 8 p.m.
SUN AND CONCRETE
Germany 2023 | OV (D) | DCP | FSK: 12 | 119 min. | Director: David Wnendt

Berlin-Gropiusstadt in the record-breaking summer of 2003: friends Lukas, Julius and Gino struggle with money worries, school stress and everyday life in the neighborhood. When the opportunity arises to get money quickly, they embark on a risky adventure. Based on the novel by Felix Lobrecht, the film combines speed, humor and an explosive dose of summer heat.

Saturday, August 15, 4 p.m.
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
USA 2006 | OVR | DCP | FSK: 6 | 101 min. | Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris

Little Olive dreams of winning a beauty contest. To fulfill her wish, the whole family gets into a rickety VW bus and drives across the American Southwest. On the journey, wishes, quirks and generations collide. This warm-hearted road movie comedy about solidarity, optimism and the beauty of imperfection was one of the surprise hits of 2006 and won two Oscars.

Saturday, August 15, 6 p.m.
BEFORE SUNRISE
USA/AT/CH 1995 | OmU | DCP | FSK: 6 | 101 min. | Director: Richard Linklater

American Jesse and Frenchwoman Céline meet on a train to Vienna. They spontaneously decide to spend a night roaming the Austrian capital together. As they wander through the streets, parks and cafés, they talk about love, the future and life. A light and touching summer movie about the magic of a chance encounter.

Saturday, August 15, 8 p.m.
DAZED AND CONFUSED
USA 1993 | OmU | DCP | FSK: 16 | 103 min. | Director: Richard Linklater

The last day of school in 1976 is over. As the summer vacation begins, students drift through a night of parties, music, friendships and little adventures. Richard Linklater's cult film captures the feeling of freedom, new beginnings and youthful light-heartedness like few other films.

Sunday, August 16, 2 p.m.
PONYO - THE GREAT ADVENTURE BY THE SEA
Japan 2008 | DF | DCP | FSK: 0 | 101 min. | Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Five-year-old Sosuke finds a goldfish with magical powers on the beach. Ponyo, who comes from the sea, wants nothing more than to become a human. Together they experience a fantastic adventure between the ocean and the coast. An enchanting anime full of fantasy and joie de vivre. We are showing the film in the German dubbed version.

Sunday, August 16, 4 p.m.
THE LAST FIREFLIES
Japan 1988 | DF | DCP | FSK: 6 | 89 min. | Director: Isao Takahata

Japan in the final months of the Second World War: teenager Seita and his little sister Setsuko have to fend for themselves after an air raid. Together they seek shelter and try to preserve their own little world despite all the difficulties. This anime classic about hope and humanity is not only one of the best films of all time, but also one of the deepest cinematic blows to the emotional pit of the stomach.