TREIBSAND
20 min | German

The golden ticket out of the village: MARCO (18) has made it to a renowned football club and can finally leave the small village of Lindorf behind to play with the big league. Between wild shooting festival celebrations and rising fears, he must decide whether he wants to remain the great hero in the small village or dare to escape into the unknown. However, a way out opens up - but not without sacrifice.

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DOG
14 min | German, English with German subtitles

A taxi driver observes his dog during a night shift via a pet camera installed at home. When his wife appears on the screen, he uses the four-legged friend as a pretext to connect with her.

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ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS
20 min | Ukrainian, Russian, with German subtitles

Based on a true story. Bohdan and his son Ivan, who run a small hospital at the front, are put to the test when a unit of Russian soldiers approaches their building. To protect their patients and their own lives, they must make difficult decisions.

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GOLD RUSH
16 min | German, English with German subtitles

Colorado 1860: Three women, a mule, and a map drawn by an illiterate person to access the gold on the high mountain. The harshness of their venture bonds the lonely widow Sinead with the shady German emigrants Olga and Dora, but the longer they endure in the rough wilderness, the more morals decay and the last bit of humanity gives way to ruthless greed.

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LA PASSERELLA DI AMELIE
13 min | German, Italian with German subtitles

A country outing reveals itself as a stage for the societal rifts of our time. Gentrification, just like the urge to retreat into nature, culminates around a dock and even conjures up an East-West conflict - while Amelie didn't want any visitors that weekend. A milieu study for escapists.

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Two freshly graduated high school students, trapped in the lethargy of a hot Berlin summer, stumble into an unplanned road trip through the politically charged city after a harmless prank, which tests their friendship and unwittingly involves them in the fates of other people.

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In a society that doesn't give a damn about people like her, a rebellious mother risks everything to gain a piece of paradise for herself and her three children.

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NIGHTS WHEN THE DOGS BARK
27 min | German, Russian

Single father Jakov lovingly cares for his 9-year-old daughter Matilda. When he is plagued by existential fears, their close relationship is put at risk.

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INCUBUS
29 min | German

Germany in the 17th century: Through her marriage into a peasant family, Hildegard gets caught in a web of patriarchal violence and church oppression. When her stepdaughter Agnes brings the attention of the Inquisition to the family, a race against time begins: In a world that wants to silence women, Hildegard must find the courage to fight – for Agnes and ultimately for herself.

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HOW WAS YOUR DAY?
29 min | Swiss German with German subtitles

After a failed job interview, Selma spends her day in the shopping mall. While time seems to stand still, she wanders aimlessly through the stores. In front of her surroundings, she maintains a facade of normality, but the weight of her secret is heavy.

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DRIFTEN

19 min | German



After a failed life plan in Berlin, Thilo has returned to his hometown. His first day as a delivery driver in his father's beverage business turns into a road trip through his own past. The drive confronts him with his disorientation and the longing for identity and belonging.



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UNCANNY HOME

11 min | Portuguese with German subtitles



A story about two friends sharing the same body in virtual reality as they return to their homeland, reliving good and bad memories and reopening old wounds.



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KEINE SPUR VON JEMANDEM, DER FEHLT

17 min | German



17-year-old Jona navigates through the challenges of teenage life, while her mother is in a state of grief, causing them to drift further apart. Jona struggles with her own identity and the expectations of her surroundings. In search of stability, she wanders through the city and seeks refuge in trivial intimacy, until she is forced to grow up.



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TASCHENGELD

16 min | /



When a bus driver discovers a bag containing €32,000 on his bus, an inner conflict begins, leading him into absurd situations and to the brink of despair.



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ANXIETY ANTHEM

9 min | English with German subtitles



A young man struggles to escape the toxic relationship with his depression and takes the leap out of bed. But the depression clings on – it just loves him too much! Determined to break free, he resorts to a unique form of communication that they both understand: a duet. What follows is: tension! Captivating music! Moving moments! Who would have thought that separations could be so melodic?



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„Jenseits von Schuld“ tells the story of a pair of parents whose child became a murderer. Are they still allowed to love their child in light of this unforgivable guilt? Can parents ever stop loving their child? Do they manage to be a family and reclaim their life as a couple?

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Riley wuchs in einer streng mormonischen Familie mit sechs Geschwistern auf, heute zieht er zusammen mit seinem Ehemann und seiner Exfrau zwei Kinder groß und hat die Kirche hinter sich gelassen. Wie gehen beide Familien mit dieser gewaltigen Veränderung um?

Seit ein indigenes mexikanisches Dorf sich durch Abwanderung in eine Geisterstadt verwandelt, beginnen die dort Lebenden eine Erfahrung zu simulieren, die sie alle kennen: den illegalen Grenzübertritt in die USA. Sie schlüpfen in die Rolle der US-Grenzpolizei, von Narcos und Schlepper:innen, damit zahlende Tourist:innen sich für eine Nacht wie Migrant:innen fühlen können. Eine Geschichte der Selbstermächtigung oder ein Dorf, das in der Schleife seiner traumatischen Erfahrungen feststeckt?

Ein Bestattungspunk und sein Team möchte den tabuisierten Umgang mit Tod und Trauer radikal ändern. Weniger Berührungsängste, mehr Ehrlichkeit, mehr Empathie. Doch wie gehen Bestattungsprofis damit um, wenn sie persönlich und emotional von Fällen betroffen sind? Ein leiser, ein präziser Kinodokumentarfilm über Eric Wrede und sein Team im Einsatz.

Wie erzählen wir Gewalt? Welche Bilder wollen wir in die Welt bringen? Die Frage, wie ein reflektierter Umgang mit der Darstellung von (geschlechtsspezifischer) Gewalt aussehen kann, wird zunehmend in der Filmbranche thematisiert. Welche narrativen und audiovisuellen Strategien finden sich, um einen verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit der Darstellung von Gewalt gegen Frauen zu üben? Was sind mögliche Herausforderungen und wie gehen wir damit um? Zu diesen und weiteren Fragen möchten wir uns austauschen. Auf Basis eines Impulspapiers, das auf Einladung von WIFT Germany, der MaLisa Stiftung, dem Bundesverband Schauspiel (BFFS) und dem Berufsverband Kinematografie Deutschland (BVK) von Branchenvertreter:innen gemeinsam erarbeitet wurde, möchten wir über Strategien, Sensibilisierungs- und Handlungsmöglichkeiten diskutieren.

Juni 1945. Schwer verletzt, mit zerstörtem Gesicht kehrt die Auschwitz-Überlebende Nelly zurück nach Berlin. Nach einer Gesichtsoperation macht sie sich auf die Suche nach ihrem Mann Johnny. Doch der ist fest davon überzeugt, dass seine Frau tot ist – und als Nelly ihn aufspürt, erkennt er nicht mehr als eine beunruhigende Ähnlichkeit. Johnny schlägt ihr vor, in die Rolle seiner tot geglaubten Frau zu schlüpfen, um sich das Erbe der im Holocaust ermordeten Familie Nellys zu sichern. Nelly lässt sich darauf ein und wird ihre eigene Doppelgängerin.

"Ninja Motherf*cking Destruction" is a fictional feature film that was filmed annually from 2017 to 2024. At the age of 18 to 25, we experience the development of the main character Leonie, both physically and mentally. The film explores the loving, painful, ambivalent network of relationships between (queer) women. A coming-of-age story in which the main character and the filmmakers grow up together, collectively preserving their feelings year after year.

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ABBA

MAMMA MIA and much more

IMPRESSIVE AND ATMOSPHERIC PERFORMANCE

ABBA - Mamma Mia and much more brings the legendary pop group ABBA to the stage in an energetic and impressive show that will delight and captivate the audience! Hits like "Waterloo," "Fernando," "Money Money," "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," and many more will ensure an unforgettable ABBA concert evening. The audience will be transported back to the 1970s and 80s as they sing and dance along to these unforgettable classics.

Perfectly coordinated international performers and singers take on the roles of Agnetha, Anni Fried, Benny, and Björn and present impressively and atmospherically in a two-hour show all ABBA hits from the past 50 years!

GLAMOROUS, FANCiful, MAGICAL

A sophisticated light and sound concept, as well as beautiful glamorous costumes, ensure an authentic performance in the style of the originals. The legendary Swedish cult band has lost none of its appeal and brings together all generations in an unforgettable concert evening.

The ABBA - Mamma Mia and much more Show captivates the audience with its energetic and authentic interpretations that reflect the iconic sound of ABBA.

Look forward to a magical, unforgettable evening!

Doors open: 7:00 PM

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Ich sterbe. Kommst du? takes an unvarnished look at dying, tells of the challenges of the last days of life, of saying goodbye, the fear of death, but also of the humor that life retains until the end and the realization that life often ends unfinished.

DER WIND NIMMT DIE MIT
25 min | German

Rovin lives on a rural farm near the Baltic Sea. In his own rhythm, he explores his environment – moss, fire, and an insatiable curiosity for planets, stars, unknown creatures, and the vastness of the universe. Maria is engaged with the stones on the beach near her house, while Christopher moves large boulders to a nearby hill. All in search of something.

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EVERYTHINGNESS
7 min | without dialogue

Everythingness is an autofictional animated short film about the transformative power of difficult decisions, inner conflicts, and guilt. In the colorful jumble of ambiguities and brushstrokes, the protagonist searches for reliable truths.

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AS IF MOTHER CRIED THAT NIGHT
19 min | German, Farsi with German subtitles

An Iranian couple clings to parenthood as a possible way to stay in Germany, untangling a web of uncertainty and self-sacrifice in their desperate pursuit of asylum.

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GEFÜHLE AUSBLENDEN AUF EIGENE GEFAHR
16 min | English

In the fall, a woman unexpectedly experiences a bipolar episode. However, she is too busy with work and school and therefore suppresses her feelings. But ignoring the health reality is dangerous. Her body rebels with involuntary vomiting. She documents this with her iPhone. This documentation accompanies her during her hospital stay and outpatient treatment. At the end of this crisis is the decision to live differently and not to suppress feelings anymore.

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VANILLA SKY HABIBI
9 min | /

In the women's team of the Berlin club Türkiyemspor, each player is an irreplaceable part. Between a recurring dream that the players share over the phone, a mysterious note game, and the promise to always be there for each other, the young women reveal themselves as a close-knit community whose connection extends far beyond the soccer field, reaching into collective dreaming.

For 25 years, the Schwörer family has been sailing the world's oceans to conduct field research in the most remote regions and to inspire the next generation for environmental protection. The filmmaker accompanied the eight-member family for seven years and documented how they question conventional norms of upbringing, education, home, and security. Until a storm forces them to rethink their life choices and family structure.

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In the midst of the eastern German province, a well-preserved skeleton is pulled from the bog. Tine and the village speculate: Who could it have been? A deserted Wehrmacht soldier? A desperate LPG farmer? The ominous third man from the BND? A historical mystery unfolds, reflecting the last German century in the present of a region. Tine wonders: What does it matter to me? Until she experiences firsthand how history intertwines with her life.

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The notorious crook Mackie Messer meets Polly Peachum one day. The two fall in love and decide to marry – much to the anger of Polly's father, the beggar king Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum. He fears that the shady scoundrel could ruin his business, but all warnings prove futile. After the wedding, Mother Cella tries to bring her son-in-law down and promises "Jenny the Moon" a reward if she rats on Mackie during his next visit to a brothel...