Caligari FilmBühne is Wiesbaden's municipal cinema, tucked into the civic centre at Marktplatz 9. It is the sort of place that rewards travellers who like a city after dark: an old-fashioned auditorium, serious film programming, and a crowd that comes for more than the latest blockbuster. Director Volker Schlöndorff famously called it a jewel among German cinemas, which is exactly the kind of praise this room invites.
The programme leans toward repertory screenings, international cinema, festivals, silent films with live music, and other one-off events. You do not need to speak perfect German to enjoy everything here, but check the language notes carefully before buying a ticket. Even if the film is not for you, the building is worth noticing while you are around Schlossplatz and the Marktkirche.