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Updated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 15:34 CET

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Guests enjoy a film at Dresden's open air cinema on the banks of the river Elbe. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Robert Michael

Sunset, deckchairs and a blockbuster under the stars – Germany’s 'Freiluftkinos' are a summer essential. But from language traps to chilly evenings, a little insider knowledge can make all the difference.