Cinema Perverso

Overview

Long before the advent of home video and the internet, West Germany's "Bahnhofskinos," or train station cinemas, became notorious for screening lowbrow and erotic films. "Cinema Perverso – the wonderful and broken world of Bahnhofskino" delves into this unique cultural phenomenon through the eyes of various filmmakers and contemporary witnesses. Their anecdotes and reflections paint a vivid picture of this unconventional cinematic landscape, highlighting how these venues shaped the viewing habits of audiences and contributed to the underground film scene.