Accessibility

Accessibility information for the hard of hearing

Almost all of the films we show have German or English subtitles. This is because we only show original versions, so most are accompanied by translated subtitles.

Detailed information about language versions and subtitles can be found on our website under each film listing and in the programme booklet timetable.

Here is a guide to the abbreviations used for the different language versions and subtitles:

OFe: Original English version without subtitles
OmU: Original version with German subtitles
OmeU: Original version with English subtitles
oW: Without words
dt. UT: German subtitles
dt. OmeU: German original version with English subtitles

Information on accessibility for people with visual impairments

All our films are shown in their original language.

Detailed information about language versions and subtitles can be found on our website under each film listing and in the programme booklet timetable.

Here is a guide to the abbreviations used for the different language versions and subtitles:

OFe: Original English version
OmU: Original version with subtitles
OmeU: Original version with English subtitles
oW: Without words
dt. OmeU: German original version with English subtitles

 

Accessibility information for Festival venues in Dortmund

Superraum – Festival centre
Accreditation and info counter accessible at ground level, barrier-free access for wheelchair users. No barrier-free access to the 1st floor (access only via stairs, no lift available). No barrier-free access to the toilets (access only via stairs, no lift available).

CineStar
Foyer accessible at ground level, barrier-free access for wheelchair users. Access to the screening room via lift to the centre of the screening room, where wheelchair spaces are available. Barrier-free toilets for wheelchair users available on the upper floor, accessible via lift. No induction loop available.

Roxy Lichtspielhaus
Foyer and cinema accessible at ground level, barrier-free access for wheelchair users. No barrier-free access to the toilets (access via two steps and narrow standard cabins without grab rails). No induction loop available.

Schauburg
No barrier-free access to the cinemas (access only via stairs, no lift available). No barrier-free access to the toilets (access only via stairs, no lift available). No induction loop available.

sweetSixteen
Foyer and cinema at ground level, accessible for wheelchair users. Barrier-free toilets for wheelchair users available, accessible at ground level. CinemaConnect system from Sennheiser available (available via free app on smartphone).

 

Accessibility information for Festival venues in Cologne

Filmforum NRW
Foyer and cinema hall barrier-free access for wheelchair users, accessible via lift (access via dome plate level). Barrier-free toilet for wheelchair users available on the upper floor on the cinema level. Induction loop available (can be handed out by the projectionist on request).

Filmhaus Köln
Foyer and cinema hall accessible via lift, accessible for wheelchair users. Barrier-free toilet for wheelchair users available on the upper floor, accessible via lift. No induction loop available.