DOK.fest Munchen

We see documentary film as an art form that uses the means of cinematic aesthetics to negotiate relevant values and invites dialogue on a social, personal and artistic level. Documentary film is the art of the hour. Since 2019, DOK.fest Munchen has been the largest documentary film festival in Germany and has become one of the most relevant platforms for documentary film in Europe. Every year in May and throughout the year, we present outstanding documentary films from all over the world. As a cultural event host, as an employer and as a team, DOK.fest Munchen is committed to the following principles: Local and global We live exchange at eye level and across borders, in our films and in conversation with guests and audiences. History-conscious and future-oriented Our programme deals with the past, accompanies upheavals in the changing times and casts a glance into the future. Intergenerational We offer programmes for audiences of all ages and consciously promote exchange betwe...