Berlin’s self-proclaimed tallest cinema is located opposite Hasenheide in close proximity to Neukölln and the Graefekiez. Up on the 5th floor with its stunning view over the city, the Sputnik-Kino is a gem for you silver screen fans. It offers 3 balconies, a lounge-style cinema, double-seating and a vibrant and intelligently selected program.

Since its founding by the Sputnik collective in 1984 it was destined to achieve its current status as a lively local arthouse cinema. Located far enough away from the hussle of Kotti to be beyond the bounds of any artscene bandwagon raiders, its 2 cosy rooms fill up with locals, families and genuine film enthusiasts. They operate a no fuss 6€ ticket policy and offer a unique service enabling you book the premises out and invite your friends along to watch a movie of your selection.

Somehow, this cinema is so typical of what can be so damn cool about Kreuzberg sometimes. It’s neither flashy nor over-done with moody lighting and dirtied walls like most arthouses seem to be these days. It’s relaxed, it’s homely, entirely unpretentious and simply focused on delivering a broad ranging and challenging program of movies in the most direct and accessible way possible. For those of you tired of either ritzing it up with a blockbuster at Potsdamer Platz or giving yourself an acute case of lombago courtesy of the cardboard seating of some dingy backalley arthouse, head down to the Sputnik, stretch out on the sofa and watch some solid gold cinema with a refreshing beer at the ready.