The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen , founded in 1954 , moved in 1998 into the Lichtburg Filmpalast , which has 5 auditoria : the Lichtburg , Gloria , Sunset , Star and Studio . The cinema opened on 13 March 1931 with 1,200 seats . It was destroyed by bombing in World War II . In 1949 the " Little Lichtburg " opened ; this later became the Gloria . On 13 May 1952 the new Lichtburg opened with 872 seats arranged for optimal viewing , 150 of them with extra-deep upholstery . The auditorium also has a theatrical stage . The Movie opened in 1974 , with only 65 seats ; the Star opened in 1986
International Short Film Festival Oberhausen
International Short Film Festival Oberhausen
Lichtburg