Enjoy the boldness and beauty of German cinema with these six new short films. Celebrate special occasions, explore daily life in surprising ways, and find love and forgiveness. It's a ride through many emotions.

The German Short Film Night is presented by Show Me Shorts in partnership with Goethe-Institut New Zealand. Book now as tickets will sell out.

9 Million Colors, a vibrant underwater animation, directed by Bára Anna
Ein alltägliches Wunder (An Ordinary Miracle), a drama about a farming couple whose world is shattered by a freak accident, directed by Stefanie Reinhard
Ben's Birthday, a coming-of-age story about a boy choosing birthday sweets at the supermarket, directed by Robert Decani
Bad Grammar, a comedy about a friend visiting his formerly idolised buddy, directed by Daniel Holzberg
High Spirits, a thriller based on a true story about a group of friends on a night out, directed by Faek Falak
The Undying Pain of Existence, a comedic animation about a nude model struck by a mosquito bite, directed by Oscar Jacobson

Language: German, with English subtitles

Total run time: 78 minutes

Rating: M - Violence, offensive language, sexual references & nudity

Season Pass

Save money and join us for our entire winter season for only $50, to watch the following programmes*, only available in Auckland and Wellington. Book via Humanitix:

Italian Short Film Night – 31 March AKL / 1 April WLG
German Short Film Night - 28 April AKL / 29 April WLG
Cambodian Short Film Night - 26 May AKL / 27 May WLG
Turkish Short Film Night - 23 June AKL / 1 July WLG
Spanish Short Film Night - 21 July AKL / 22 July WLG

*Dates and programmes subject to change.

Proudly supported by: Goethe-Institut New Zealand

Contact the host of Auckland German Short Film Night 2026 - Show Me Shorts