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ORIGINAL LANGUAGE MOVIES IN DÜSSELDORF

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Original language movies are traditionally very popular in Düsseldorf. Films available to expats are screened mostly in original with subtitles, known as OmU or Original mit Untertitel and without, portrayed as OV or Original Version in a number of movie theatres.

CineStar screens mainstream releases and blockbusters in original at their lively multiplex cinema. UCI Kinowelt generally shows a weekly movie. Filmkunstkinos show mainly art house films in original with subtitles in their cosy cinemas, while Filmwerkstatt often shows classics.

Many films produced in English are screened for several days and even a few weeks. Others unfortunately appear for just a day or two.

Enjoy watching original versions with subtitles in French, Spanish, Russian, Polish and other languages such as Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Arabic. Keep your eye open for occasional specials at the Film Museum too.

Weekly updates of movie listings with times and theatres in the table. Cinema details, contact information and links in the posts below.

Original language movie locations and listings in Düsseldorf for the week Oct 27 – Nov 4. In English OmU or OV: The Witches, The Craft: Legacy, Dawn Of The Dead, Human Nature, Greenland, Frida Kahlo, Kajillionaire, Military Wives, The Shining, The Secret Garden, On the Rocks, Dark Waters, Sneak Preview, Tenet; English, Hungarian: Ruben Brandt, Collector; English, French, Spanish: Woman. Enjoy!

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Boot Düsseldorf, January 23-31

The world’s largest trade fair in its field, boot Düsseldorf, presents a fascinating and safe environment in 2021. This is where visitors can experience traditional water sports favourites and all the latest innovations and trends.

Besides manufacturers of boats and yachts, participation takes centre stage when the surf sports hall will once again show itself as a highly professional trendsetter in the sector. A very special highlight is the magnificent, new high diving tower. Amongst others, opportunities to surf the “WAVE”, SUPen on the flatwater pool or sail and canoe are also available.

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Messeplatz, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61
40474 Düsseldorf
+49 211 456 001

CINESTAR DÜSSELDORF

CineStar Dusseldorf is a relaxed multiplex showing mostly original version, OV, English language blockbuster movies situated in the borough of Oberkassel on the left bank of the Rhine. The complex is easy to reach by tram from the city centre or car from any direction.

The movie theatre contains nine cinemas, the largest of which offers a 600 seats and a screen over 8m by 18m in size. The experience can include traditional popcorn and soft drinks.

Hansaallee 245
40549 Düsseldorf
+49 211 527 4701

DüSSELDORFER FILMKUNSTKINOS

The Filmkunstkinos in Düsseldorf show mostly art house films in original English with German subtitles in several cosy and more traditional movie theatres, which are very diverse.

The cinemas are movie theatre Atelier with larger screen, quirky Bambi with two screens, traditional and quaint single screen Cinema, neighbourhood multiscreen Metropol, highly unique Souterrain below bistro Muggel and open air Vier Linden.

Brachtstrasse 15
40223 Düsseldorf
+49 211 171 1194

FILMWERKSTATT DÜSSELDORF

The Filmwerkstatt shows a unique selection of classic and vintage original language movies in original version, OV, or original with subtitles, OmU. Originally founded as long ago as 1976, the organisation brings together film-makers, enthusiasts and students.

The non-profit is supported by the state of NRW, the cultural department of Düsseldorf and the renowned and globally active Filmstiftung NRW.

Birkenstrasse 47
40233 Düsseldorf
+49 211 408 0701

UCI KINOWELT DÜSSELDORF

UCI Kinowelt is situated amongst the commercial and office area of the former harbour in Dusseldorf. The multiplex screens mostly blockbuster movies and fortunately presents expats with another opportunity to view films in the original English language version over the weekends. Some are accompanied by subtitles, OmU, others are not, OV.

The movie theatre contains several screens of various sizes and offers typical multiplex goodies such as popcorn and soft drinks.

Hammer Strasse 29-31
40219 Düsseldorf
+49 211 300 853 85

UFA PALAST DÜSSELDORF

UFA Palast is located next to the central railway station in Düsseldorf. The complex is a large multiplex showing mostly original version, OV, English language blockbuster movies.

The movie theatre is easy to reach by subway from almost anywhere via the city centre. With thirteen cinemas ranging in size from over 100 to over 500 seats, Dolby Atmos is also available, the most intense sound experience to date. Popcorn and soft drinks too.

Worringer Strasse 142
40210 Düsseldorf
+49 211 630 6701

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ORIGINAL MOVIES

Beer garden with guests

BEER GARDENS

Couple with pram in park

PARKS

Annual watersports fair

From January 23-31, boot Düsseldorf presents a safe environment where visitors can experience fascinating water sports favourites and innovations. This leading worldwide destination presents exhibitors in 17 exhibition halls to lovers of sports in, beside and on the water.​

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