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Transition

Documentary · 2h · in cinemas from 13 November

Where to see it

6 screenings in 1 city

6 screenings in Amsterdam

About

Thomas Heise's final film project about Berlin's Schönhauser Allee is shaped by his longtime collaborators into a biographical testament.

Transition is a 2026 German documentary directed by Peter Badel and Chris Wright. It follows documentarian Thomas Heise as he begins a film about Berlin's Schönhauser Allee, the street where he lived for decades.

Heise's longtime collaborators later shaped the project into a biographical testament. The project was Heise's final, unfinished film. The film is guided by Heise's visual language and by his precise observations of modern-day Berlin. Transition is a documentary from Germany with a runtime of 120 minutes.

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB and the film catalogue

Facts

Director
Peter Badel, Chris Wright
Written by
Peter Badel, Chris Wright
Producers
Heino Deckert
Editing
Chris Wright
Countries
Germany
Studios
ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions, RBB, MDR, SWR, WDR

Good to know

Running time
2 hours
Language
German
In Dutch cinemas
From 13 November 2026

Questions

How long is Transition?

2 hours. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Where can I see Transition?

There are 6 screenings at 4 cinemas in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Transition in?

Transition is in German. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.

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