From an expectant mother fighting for custody of her unborn child to a woman who smokes marijuana with her son like a friend — the range of mother figures at this year’s festival is very broad. Indeed, one might ask: What does it mean these days to be a mother?

Many of the films at this year’s festival retrace the steps of real people and events in a range of approaches from in-depth research to unfettered imagination, in search of an inner truth. Some (world) premieres of these films “based on a true story” can be seen today.

Desiccated cities, flooded planets, miracle pills, and miracle plants: the themes of some of the great science-fiction movies at the Filmfest will help us to appreciate the world we live in now.

Visually expressive and happy to experiment: the latest films from the African continent at FILMFEST MÜNCHEN

FILMFEST MÜNCHEN is screening a variety of documentaries this year.

This year, FILMFEST MÜNCHEN is turning a spotlight on the topic of artificial intelligence. During the festival, Pavillon 333 at the Pinakothek der Moderne will be transformed into an AI lab.

Radical, fearless, and determined: this year we are screening a choice selection of films from the latest in queer cinema. They challenge hegemonic depictions of queer sexuality and call for an empowered rebuttal.

What do you do if you become seriously ill? Or carry a genetic disease that is passed down through generations? Several films at the festival deal with unpleasant diagnoses and the way people cope with them.

The Votemo voting tool is being used to determine the winner of this year’s Audience Award.

The dialogue between filmmakers and the audience is the source of very special memories of the festival. We’re delighted to welcome numerous guests from Germany and all over the world to our anniversary edition for Q&As before and after the films. This is where you can ask your questions and partake in the dialogue!

Get up close and personal with filmmakers from Germany and all over the world up close, ask questions, and explore exciting topics. You can do all this at our FILMMAKERS LIVE! talks at the festival center in the Amerikahaus. Best of all, the talks are free and all are welcome! Who’s talking about what and when? Here’s an overview of all the talks.