Counted as one of Göttingen's top venues showcasing award-winning parallel cinema, Lumière boasts of an eclectic program that serves as a refreshing break from the mainstream fare played in other movie halls. Known for screening art films, silent productions and evergreen classics, Lumière collaborates with a number of cultural organizations and independent film-makers to present critically-acclaimed cinema to a regular audience. Lumière also plays host to the International Film Festival and Children's Film Festival, apart from serving as a top venue for well-curated improv and comedy acts by celebrated comedians and satire artists.