Archiv - Filmfest Dresden

18 Mar

Preview on FFDD26: Retrospective - Places of Work

The history of cinema began with “La Sortie de l’Usine Lumière à Lyon” – and with it the close connection between film and the world of work. This early film by the brothers Auguste Lumière and Louis Lumière shows workers leaving a factory and symbolises the social change that has shaped the medium ...

16 Mar

Preview on FFDD26: Tribute to Jyoti Mistry

At this year’s FILMFEST DRESDEN, the versatile artist Jyoti Mistry is the focus of a special tribute. As a filmmaker, installation artist and scholar, she operates at the intersections of art, cinema and critical visual practice. For Mistry, film is far more than a narrative medium – it serves as a ...

10 Mar

Preview on FFDD26: 90 Years of African Animation

For this year’s Animated Programme, FILMFEST DRESDEN invited Egyptian animation filmmaker and scholar Mohamed Ghazala to curate a special programme celebrating 90 years of African animation. As director and associate professor of animation, Ghazala brings together a selection of films that reflects ...

09 Mar

We proudly present: the FFDD26 festival trailer

There's chopping, dough rolling... and dancing – we are thrilled about our new festival trailer ‘Work In Progress’ by director Popo Fan. He and his cameraman Dennis Didinger came to Dresden to film the kitchen action at the popular festival snack bar Taiwan Tapas. Further ingredients were ...

03 Mar

Our Children and Youth Programmes 2026

From 14 to 19 April 2026, the big screen once again belongs to young film lovers: the 38th FILMFEST DRESDEN invites children, teens and school groups to explore its dedicated Children’s and Youth Programme – featuring fresh short films and special cinema experiences for young audiences. Five ...