Summer cinema in the courtyard of the Fritz Förster Building
It's summer, and what could be more appropriate for a cinema than to break free from the narrow confines and go outdoors!
Kino im Kasten is proud to present an open-air event series on campus in collaboration with the Student Council of the TU Dresden. Starting on June 19th, we will be showing a summer film every Friday from 9.30 pm on the lawn directly in the courtyard of the Fritz Förster Building.
Come early and secure one of the 50 comfortable StuRa lounge chairs and enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends, classmates or colleagues.
You can also bring a blanket to sit directly on the meadow. Mosquito repellent and warm clothing are recommended. In case of rain or storms, the respective film screenings will be moved to the cinema hall at Kino im Kasten and will start there at the same time. Please check our website and/or social media channels for information in case of bad weather.
Program
Stollen (german)
Lithium is a key raw material for the future, playing a vital role in the energy transition. Deposits of lithium are also found in the Erzgebirge region. A summer evening featuring talks by local and academic speakers, both in person and via video link. In partnership with BUNDjugend as part of Sustainability Week at TU Dresden.
Fri June 19, 2026, 8:00 p.m. (admission from 7:30 p.m.)
Location: Courtyard Fritz Förster Building
The Simpsons - The Movie (OV w/ ger. subs)
Homer adopts a pig that ran away from Krusty Burger after Krusty tried to have it slaughtered, and names the pig ‘Spider Pig’. This simply can’t end well... Matt Groening’s chaotic family on the big screen.
Friday, July 03, 2026, 9:30 PM (admission from 9:00 PM)
Location: Courtyard Fritz Förster Building
The Princess Bride (OV w/ ger. subs)
Whilst a little boy is confined to bed at home with an illness, his grandfather reads him *The Princess Bride*. The story of Buttercup and Westley – a perfect couple straight out of a fairy tale (literally). But of course, something is bound to get in the way of their love, and our heroes try everything to achieve their goals:
true love, revenge and a happy ending.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 9:30 PM (admission from 9:00 PM)
Location: Courtyard Fritz Förster Building
I Saw the TV Glow (OV w/ eng. subs)
USA, 1996: Outsider Owen (Justice Smith) befriends his classmate Maddy (Jack Haven). The two are united by their interest in ‘The Pink Opaque’, a mysterious late-night TV show that presents a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to waver... Jane Schoenbrunn’s horror drama explores themes including trans identity and features an outstanding soundtrack.
Friday, July 17, 2026, 9:30 PM (admission from 9:00 PM)
Location: Courtyard Fritz Förster Building
Good Bye, Lenin (german)
History is being made. But for 21-year-old Alex (Daniel Brühl), nothing seems to be moving forward. Shortly before the fall of the Wall, his mother (Katrin Sass), a staunch supporter of the GDR, falls into a coma following a heart attack – and sleeps through the triumph of capitalism. When she miraculously opens her eyes eight months later, she finds herself in a new country. She must not be told any of this: her weak heart is too frail to withstand the shock. To save his mother, Alex must resurrect the GDR within 79 square metres...
Friday, July 24, 2026, 9:30 PM (admission from 9:00 PM)
Location: Courtyard Fritz Förster Building