The film programme of the 39th DOK.fest München: In the cinema. At home.

1 to 12 May 2024 at the Munich venues
6 to 20 May 2024 @home

Like every year, DOK.fest München 2024 opens up a view of the world: with 109 of the best and most current international documentaries from 51 countries. Our aim is to ensure the greatest possible participation in our films, which is why we bring them to the big screen in Munich cinemas and cultural venues as well as to home screens throughout Germany as barrier-free as possible: DOK.fest München stays dual!

You can filter our film programme by section (competitions and programme series), country, keyword or film title on this page. We look forward to your visit!

THE FLATS (Belgium, France, Ireland, United Kingdom 2023, Alessandra Celesia). A man and his childhood memories of the bloody conflict in Northern Ireland: coming to terms with trauma.

#Remembrance workers, #Only in the cinema, #War and its consequences, #For cineasts, #Europe, #German premiere

THE WRITER IN THE TREES – Italo Calvino, lo scrittore sugli alberi (France, Italy 2023, Duccio Chiarini). An author and his work. How much of Italo Calvino can be found in his book “The Baron in the Trees”?

#Only in the cinema, #Arts of the hour, #Europe

Best of Fests

Innovative cinema and intimate insights: The Best of Fests series brings together films that have already screened at other important festivals and have been celebrated or awarded with prizes there.

EINHUNDERTVIER – One hundred four (Germany 2023, Jonathan Schörnig). A rescue mission at sea in real-time demonstrates the necessity of humanitarian operations in the Mediterranean.

#Between worlds, #Only in the cinema, #Europe, #Africa

TEHACHAPI (France 2023, J R). With paper and glue, JR depicts the life stories of high-security prisoners in the USA.

#Only in the cinema, #North America, #Trapped, #For cineasts, #German premiere

DOK.music

Portraits of Erroll Garner, Cindy Lauper and Joana Mallwitz, a road trip with The Mars Volta and a journey into the past of US hip-hop greats, such as LL Cool J, Russel Simmons and DMC: DOK.music delivers music for the eyes and ears. Presented by ARTE.

LET THE CANARY SING (United Kingdom, United States 2023, Alison Ellwood). A colourful portrait about the awe-inspiring life of the singer Cyndi Lauper.

#Only in the cinema, #North America, #Arts of the hour, #German premiere

MISTY – THE ERROLL GARNER STORY (France, Germany, Switzerland 2024, Georges Gachot). We all know the melodies but hardly anyone knows the musician. The rediscovery of a jazz great.

#World premiere, #Only in the cinema, #North America, #Cinema at its best!, #Arts of the hour

OMAR AND CEDRIC: IF THIS EVER GETS WEIRD (Germany 2023, Nicolas Jack Davies). The multitalented members of The Mars Volta’s tour de force through 20 years of friendship and music.

#Only in the cinema, #Arts of the hour, #German premiere

Munich Premieres

Munich is the home of most of the filmmakers whose works are gathered together in the Munich premieres. But time and again, the view extends far beyond the city limits.

2UNBREAKABLE (Germany 2023, Maike Conway). Breakdance as a way of life: two breakers on their way to the Olympic Games.

#World premiere, #Only in the cinema, #Bodies in motion, #Cinema at its best!, #Europe, #DOK.4teens: 14 years and older, #Arts of the hour

IM LAND DER WÖLFE – In Wolf Country (Germany 2023, Ralf Bücheler). The wolves are among us! The proliferation of wolves divides opinions and awakens primal fears.

#Only in the cinema, #Human, animal, nature, #Europe, #German premiere

In Memoriam: NAWALNY

When we presented the film NAWALNY at the opening of the 37th DOK.fest München 2022 just two months after the Russian army invaded Ukraine, our audience quickly realised: Alexei Navalny is prepared to risk his life for his fight against Vladimir Putin. Now Alexei Navalny has actually become a victim of Putin's brutal political system. By showing the film, we want to give our audience the opportunity to once again encounter this courageous man on the big screen, whose legacy weighs heavily and will not be forgotten.

NAWALNY (United States 2022, Daniel Roher). Nerve poison in the underwear – when the victim survives and confronts the assassin. A unique political thriller!

#Power of the people: politics & society, #Only in the cinema, #Europe