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An exciting first look: The Spotlight and International Independents sections 2023

An exciting first look: The Spotlight and International Independents sections 2023

Friday, 06/09/2023

This year, the festival audience in Munich can once again look forward to discovering new and exciting treasures of cinema. The Spotlight section features star-studded movies and outstanding genre films. The International Independents section presents films outside the mainstream: unusual discoveries, indie comedies, and political dynamite. Making this year’s edition of the festival even more special is the fact that FILMFEST MÜNCHEN will be showing its audience some of the “best of” the last four decades free of charge.

Six world premieres from six countries at FILMFEST MÜNCHEN 2023

Six world premieres from six countries at FILMFEST MÜNCHEN 2023

Tuesday, 06/06/2023

This year, Germany’s largest summertime film festival will be presenting no fewer than six world premieres of international films, thanks to the efforts of reliable partners (HanWay Films, Visit Films, Sphere Films, Gaumont, Black Sheep Film Productions, Jürgen Brüning Filmproduktion). All of these films are in search of German distributors. Exciting features and documentaries from the United States, Canada, the UK, France, and Israel are waiting to be discovered in the different international sections and competitions of FILMFEST MÜNCHEN. Directors and talent will be attending these world premieres in Munich and presenting their films in person. 

NOMINATIONS FOR THE GERMAN CINEMA NEW TALENT AWARD 2023

NOMINATIONS FOR THE GERMAN CINEMA NEW TALENT AWARD 2023

Monday, 06/05/2023

Promotional Awards are some of the most coveted honors that young German filmmakers can receive. Careers can really take off with one of these under a person’s belt. In 2023, director Sophie Linnenbaum, actor Friedrich Mücke, and actress Sheri Hagen will comprise the jury for the German Cinema New Talent Award.

 

Opening film and guests of honor at the 40th FILMFEST MÜNCHEN

Opening film and guests of honor at the 40th FILMFEST MÜNCHEN

Thrusday, 06/01/2023

FILMFEST MÜNCHEN (June 23 – July 1, 2023) will open its 40th anniversary edition with a screening of “The Persian Version”, a spirited, wry, and witty feature film by Maryam Keshavarz. The Filmfest team is also looking forward to welcoming Barbara Sukowa along with her latest film, “Dalíland”, and to presenting her the CineMerit Award. Austrian director Jessica Hausner will be given a retrospective that will include her latest feature film, “Club Zero”. And in cooperation with Museum Brandhorst, FILMFEST MÜNCHEN will pay homage to artist Shu Lea Cheang, screening her latest production, “UKI”, as a world premiere. 

New German Cinema: Exploring New Territory

New German Cinema: Exploring New Territory

Thursday, 05/25/2023

New German Cinema has never been as diverse and contrasting as at the 40th FILMFEST MÜNCHEN (June 23 – July 1, 2023). The majority of the 15 world premieres have a remarkably international orientation. Instead of distant lands being exoticized and used as interchangeable backdrops, social themes of immediate and global relevance are taken up and addressed through the artistic medium of film.

Diana Iljine to leave FILMFEST MÜNCHEN

Diana Iljine to leave FILMFEST MÜNCHEN

Wednesday, 05/10/2023

Munich – Diana Iljine will step down as the director of FILMFEST MÜNCHEN on October 1, 2023, of her own volition. She informed the supervisory board of Internationale Münchner Filmwochen GmbH of this decision during its meeting on Wednesday, May 10. From June 23 to July 1, 2023, the 40th edition of FILMFEST MÜNCHEN will be carried out under Diana Iljine’s direction.