University Library

Since the beginning of August, the University Library has licensed another streaming platform for members of the Film University. Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service and provides access to approximately  2,500 feature films, documentaries, short films, and experimental films across a wide range of topics. Providers include: Samuel Goldwyn Films (arthouse cinema, world cinema, independent cinema), Kino Lorber (arthouse cinema, world cinema), Flicker Alley (film history features and documentaries), First Run Features (independent documentaries) and Umbrella Entertainment (Australian cinema). The diverse selection is further rounded out by works from filmmakers such as Les Blank and Jay Rosenblatt, who are featured exclusively on Kanopy.

The videos are mainly offered in English; optionally, subtitles (in English) can be added to many videos.

Signing up for Kanopy is easy:

1.  Open the website https://www.kanopy.com/en/filmuniversitaet
2.     Click twice on LOG IN TO FILMUNIVERSITAET
3.     A POP-UP window to the web login service of the Film University will open.
4.     Enter your campus account credentials here (like mail) and click Log In.
5.     Back on the Kanopy website, you will be asked to log in. This is not necessary. Click SKIP and continue without logging in. The purpose of an account is that you can create watch lists etc..
6.     Now you can watch the movies we have pre-selected.

Kanopy can be viewed on a computer, mobile device, or TV via a web browser that supports HTML5 video or the Kanopy app for Amazon Fire Tablet and Fire Stick, Android, Apple iOS, and Roku.

Unfortunately, it is currently not possible to view and borrow items from the basement stacks. We ask for your understanding!