Wellington German Short Film Night 2026 - Show Me Shorts

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.

1. 9 Million Colors, a vibrant underwater animation, directed by Bára Anna

2. Ein alltägliches Wunder (An Ordinary Miracle), a drama about a farming couple whose world is shattered by a freak accident, directed by Stefanie Reinhard

3. Ben's Birthday, a coming-of-age story about a boy choosing birthday sweets at the supermarket, directed by Robert Decani

4. Bad Grammar, a comedy about a friend visiting his formerly idolised buddy, directed by Daniel Holzberg

5. High Spirits, a thriller based on a true story about a group of friends on a night out, directed by Faek Falak

6. 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