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This large theatre is the city’s main venue for international stars and musicals. During Fasching (carnival), it is transformed into a glittering ballroom.

Director and author Dörrie (1955–) became known for her 1985 film Männer (Men).

A penchant for the eerie and gruesome is a prerequisite for this festival of horror films and thrillers, held in July and August.

Since 1983, the largest German public film festival has been screening the latest international films at the end of June. Movie buffs love the Indies event, a series on independent American film. Gasteig is the festival centre, and screenings are held at various cinemas throughout the city. An offshoot of the film festival, the International Festival of Film Academies is in November.

Gallenberger (1972–), who was born in Munich, received an Oscar in 2001 for his short film Quiero ser.

In 1896, the playwright and author (1864–1918) founded a satirical journal, Simplicissimus , in Munich.

An unwieldy brick structure on the outside, this theatre is a venue for more than 1,700 events per year – from concerts by the Munich Philharmonic to a film festival. Seating 2,500, the Philharmonie has excellent acoustics. This large hall is complemented by other smaller auditoriums.

Second only to Berlin’s film industry, Geiselgasteig has been a centre for film since 1910. Major productions have been shot here well into the modern era, including Petersen’s Das Boot , and films by Bergman and Fassbinder. Today, Bavaria Filmstadt presents screenings and live shows on the back lot.

Dietl (1944–) portrayed the Munich scene in TV series such as Monaco Franze (1983) and Kir Royal (1985).

Born in Munich, Achtern-bush (1938–) creates anarchic Bavarian films in the tradition of Karl Valentin.