Festival calendar

Hereyou can find an overview of all events listed by day at DOK.fest München 2026: including the DOK.fest film screenings, award ceremonies, additional programme, as well as the events of DOK.forum and events of DOK.education.

It is also possible to download a pdf version of the programme booklet.

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Thursday, 07.05.2026
Bellevue di Monaco

18.00 Uhr

THOSE WHO WATCH OVER – CEUX QUI VEILLENT (Belgien, Frankreich, Qatar 2025, Karima Saïdi, LifeTogether). In a mixed-faith cemetery, the mourners build a close-knit community. – Original version: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Farsi, French, Greek – Subtitles: English

20.30 Uhr

NOT MADE FOR POLITICS – Not Made for Politics (Estland, Frankreich, USA 2025, Volia Chajkouskaya, Beyond Borders). Thirty years of dictatorship: Three women show strength and courage in their protest against Lukashenko. – followed by Q&A with Volia Chajkouskaya (Director)
Saturday, 09.05.2026
Bellevue di Monaco

18.00 Uhr

CHOSEN FAMILY – FAMILLE CHOISIE (Belgien 2025, Elisa Vdk, Empowered). Four drag artists are shaping Brussels’ scene and carving out their place in society. – followed by Q&A with Elisa Vdk (Director)

20.30 Uhr

WHISTLEBLOWER (Deutschland 2025, Marc Bauder, Politics. In times like these). In the fight against corruption and manipulation, whistleblowers themselves become targets. – followed by Q&A with Marc Bauder (Director)
Sunday, 10.05.2026
Bellevue di Monaco

20.30 Uhr

OUT OF SCHOOL (Marokko, Dänemark 2026, Hind Bensari, Young perspectives). Too old for school and too young for a job – growing up in Morrocco’s Atlas Mountains. – Original version: Other, Arabic – Subtitles: English

18.00 Uhr

THE LAST GIRL (Iran 2025, Daryoush Gharibzadeh, Young perspectives). Maryam is growing up in the South Iranian mountains. A quiet story about connection to nature, the passage of time, and belonging. – followed by Q&A with Mike K Pour (Producer)
Thursday, 14.05.2026
Bellevue di Monaco

18.00 Uhr

A SONG WITHOUT HOME (Georgien 2026, Rati Tsiteladze, Empowered). Neon lights, nicotine, hope—a documentary film noir about finding one's identity. – Original version: English, Georgian, German – Subtitles: English

20.30 Uhr

TO DANCE IS TO RESIST (Ukraine, Deutschland 2026, Julian Lautenbacher, Empowered). From dance to resistance: queer dancers persevere in Kyiv. – Original version: English, Ukrainian – Subtitles: English
Friday, 15.05.2026
Bellevue di Monaco

18.00 Uhr

WHEN I GET JAILED (Frankreich 2025, Anastasiia Vedenskaia, Politics. In times like these). After Navalny's death, Russians who oppose the ruling regime want to pay their respects by laying flowers—but this will not be without consequences. – Original version: Russian – Subtitles: English

20.30 Uhr

SYSTEMWANDELN – DIE WELT NEU ENTDECKEN (Deutschland 2026, Mickel Rentsch, EcoCinema). A bicycle road movie, lots of encounters, a panoramic view of our society, and a glimpse of what a truly sustainable world might look like. – followed by Q&A with Mickel Rentsch (Director)