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Programme, tickets & accreditation
It’s finally here: we’re proud to present the result of our intensive research and screenings – this year’s festival programme! […]
Fokus: Common Land
The IFFF Dortmund+Köln is a place for cinematic discoveries, hospitality and exchange. This is also reflected in its thematic focus, […]
»Together« – PANORAMA Section for Documentary and Experimental Films
PANORAMA, our section dedicated to contemporary documentary and experimental films, presents eight programmes this year, including one world premiere and […]
»Dancing With Tears in my Eyes«. The programme section desired! – film lust & queer
Starting April 22 in Cologne, the IFFF Dortmund+Köln presents a vast and multifaceted program featuring more than 80 films by […]
International jury 2026
We are delighted to welcome the distinguished and exciting international jury that will be awarding the prize in the International […]
»God will not help. But we will« International Feature Film Competition 2026
From 22 to 26 April in Cologne, we will be presenting eight outstanding debut and second feature films by directors […]
NO GOOD MEN by Shahrbanoo Sadat opens the 43rd IFFF Dortmund+Köln
This year’s opening film deals with a topic that has long been a focus of the festival: since the withdrawal […]
8. März: Events zum Feministischen Kampftag
March 8 is Feminist Day of Action! We’re taking to the streets, engaging in dialogue, and of course going to […]
Lenia Friedrich receives the Shoot – KHM & IFFF Dortmund+Köln for Emerging Female Artists of the Academy of Media Arts Cologne
Shoot is a collaboration with the Equal Opportunities Office at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne. It offers emerging talents […]
Lisa Jilg and Sophia Fenn receive the Female Gaze – CineOne & sPOTTlight National Award for Women Directors of Photography
The IFFF Dortmund+Köln organises this globally unique competition for young cinematographers and awards the Female Gaze – CineOne & sPOTTlight […]
Call for Accreditation
Dear representatives of the press and film industry, dear students and pupils, Accreditations for the 43rd IFFF Dortmund+Cologne festival can […]
