Opening film of the 38th DOK.fest München: ETILAAT ROZ

DOK.fest München 2023 opens on 3 May at Deutsches Theatre with the Afghan film ETILAAT ROZ: The film deals with the fall of Kabul in August 2021 – a dramatic chamber play in the editorial offices of the newspaper Etilaat Roz. More information about the film and buy ticket

 

The guest country at DOK.fest München 2023: Turkey

Between tradition and modernity, secularism and religiosity: at DOK.guest this year we look east to Turkey. In five films, we illuminate various facets of life in Turkey, a country of contrasts that has recently distanced itself politically more and more from Europe. Discover the films

 

German Documentary Film Music Award 2023 goes to THIS KIND OF HOPE

Musician, composer and producer David Langhard receives the German Documentary Film Music Award 2023 for his music to THIS KIND OF HOPE. Congratulations! The award is donated by the Versicherungskammer Kulturstiftung. Further information on the film

 

DOK.fest @home Selection in April: SIRENS

Lilas and Shery, co-founders and guitarists of the first all-female metal band in Lebanon, struggle for visibility and their friendship. From April we present SIRENS, the sixth film in our online film library. Watch the film now! (only available in Germany)

 

FURTHER NEWS

DOK.fest Award of SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit 2023: The Nominees

Films that make the perspective of children and young people visible and tangible in a special way: We present the nominees for the DOK.fest Award of SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit 2023!

Shelter wanted for student filmmakers!

We are looking for sleeping accommodations for the filmmakers of the Student Award during the DOK.fest München 2023! As a thank you, you will receive a festival pass. Find out now – we look forward to hearing from you!

DOK.education guest at the Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival

DOK.education was a guest on the industry platform AGORA at TiDF25, the 25th Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival. The AGORA Talk on the topic "Documentaries for children – an educational tool" with Kathi Seemann is now available online.

DOK.aroundtheclock: UNSKINNED on 20 April

An anachronistic look at the status quo after the economic crisis in Portugal – and its human consequences. We present the film as part of our film series 'Here&Now: Brave New Working Worlds' at Einstein 28. Free admission!

DOK.aroundtheclock: COURAGE on 24 April

Marina, Pavel and Denis: Three theatre-makers in civil resistance against the Belarusian regime. COURAGE shows moments of cohesion, civil resistance and repression by police forces. We present the film at schwere reiter on Monday, 24 April.

DOK.aroundtheclock: COW on 25 April

A close-up portrait of the daily lives of two cows and an unsentimental look at what man allows himself to do with his fellow creature. We present the film at the Green Visions film series at Einstein 28. Free admission!

VFF Documentary Film Production Award 2023: The Nominees

At the 38th DOK.fest München, the VFF Documentary Film Production Award will be presented for the sixth time. We are pleased to present the eight nominees to you!

Seeing the whole – homage about Nikolaus Geyrhalter

In the homage of the 38th DOK.fest München, we are presenting insights into the artistic work of Austrian filmmaker Nikolaus Geyrhalter in six films.

A new international conference comes to Munich!

From May 4 to 5, as part of our industry platform DOK.forum, an international conference will take place under the motto ”It's a Match! Connecting Formats to Audiences”.

Volunteers wanted!

For the upcoming DOK.fest in May we need your support.

Educational accompanying material for NELLY & NADINE

A true, touching love story of two women during the 2nd World War. DOK.education offers educational material to accompany the film.

The School of Seeing announces the 2023 programme

DOK.education, the educational programme of DOK.fest München, cordially invites teachers and their school classes in May 2023 to use an age-appropriate film to develop an initial understanding of the readability of film and to sharpen their eye for the media representation of reality.

Last Call for Entries: Documentary film competition for young people

Submit now until 1 April 2023! (Content only available in German)

Peace to the palaces, war to the huts?

Our festival director Daniel Sponsel formulates a plea for the amendment of the Film Funding Act: for a radical reversal of German cultural policy, which should be oriented towards the social relevance and merits of cinematic art.

Film festivals in times of Amazon & Co – the last bastion of film culture?

The panel discussion on current challenges facing the festival industry, in which DOK.fest festival director Daniel Sponsel was a guest at the Frankfurt Book Fair, is now available as a podcast episode. Listen now!

Film culture for all: Online film talks

We invite you to take a look behind the scenes of Germany's largest documentary film festival and learn the latest, exciting and surprising facts about the making of non-fictional films at our diverting online film talks, supported by the Kulturfonds Bayern – Bildung und Kultus. Discover the film talks now!

Documentary films on TV, in media libraries and on other platforms

We present you our recommendations.

The best festival impressions

Award ceremonies, premieres & guests: In our gallery you will find the most beautiful images of the 37th DOK.fest München 2022, in addition to impressions of the overwhelming festival opening.

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Festival network Doc Around Europe

Initiated by DOK.fest München, the new Doc Around Europe network brings together four relevant documentary film festivals across the European continent. The common goal is to promote and distribute European documentary films and to accompany them in all phases of production and exploitation.

Enthusiasm unites: DOK.fest München Circle of Friends

In times of crisis nothing is more important than solidarity and good networking. Become a member of the DOK.fest München Circle of Friends now!