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Programme 2026

12–15 November 2026

Four days, countless worlds – and every day of the festival tells its own story. Discover extraordinary films, surprising perspectives, inspiring discussions, and memorable encounters – and create your own personal festival experience.

Thursday, 12 November

Opening

  1. Block 19 € for the whole block

    1. 18:00
      Special event

      Opening Ceremony

      Welcome and opening of the 2026 festival, with Mayor Dr Ulrich Grünwald, Wolfgang Grebenhof, Chairman of KulturKino Feuchtwangen, and Festival Directors Gülsel Özkan and Ludger Pfanz.

    2. 19:00
      Feature film

      European Premiere: Snow Over Kigali

      Director: Kerim Esen · 100 Min. · OV with German subtitles

      A heartwarming German-African film for the festive season, perfect for cold winter days. “We Are Family.” With Rwandan producer Aniket Uke and actor Niklas Leifert in attendance.

      Followed by refreshments and conversations.

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Friday, 13 November

Diverse Short Film Programme

  1. Block 29 €

    1. 18:00
      Short film block

      Many Worlds, One Screen

      A diverse programme of short films from around the world.

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  2. Block 39 €

    1. 21:00
      Feature film

      Feature Films

      World premiere of Roy der Koy by the Dinkelsbühl-based media collective Halbweltmedia, with director Janina Lisa Dötterl and the film team in attendance. Also featuring Fische by Richard Beck and Andreas Bender, Al Fresco by Ignacio Rodó, and One Last Time by Karim El Rahbani.

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Saturday, 14 November

Through Different Eyes

  1. Block 49 €

    1. 18:00
      Short film block

      Many Worlds, One Screen – Through Women's Eyes

      A vibrant international short film programme showcasing diverse perspectives and powerful stories by women filmmakers, with many international guests in attendance.

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  2. Block 59 €

    1. 21:00
      Feature film

      Feature Films 2

      World premiere of Resonanz, attended by director Ralf Branscheidt and his team, alongside My Name Is Akin by Aleksandr Kim and the European premiere of The House That Never Sleeps from South Africa.

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Sunday, 15 November

Morning Screenings & Documentary

  1. Block 69 €

    1. 11:00
      Feature film

      Archipelagos of the Heart

      Director: Annika Gutsche · 70 Min. · German

      Filmmaking & Motherhood A film about the challenges of being both a filmmaker and a mother. In the presence of director Annika Gutsche and her son, followed by a discussion with the audience.

      Documentary

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  2. Block 79 €

    1. 18:00
      Feature film

      Get the Land Back

      Director: Ellad Orenstein, Irmy Shik-Blum · 72 Min. · OV with German subtitles

      A refreshingly bold and cheeky satire about Israeli settlers, presented in the presence of director Ellad Orenstein and lead actor Irmy Shik-Blum.

      A mockumentary — a blend of the English words "mock" (to imitate, ridicule, or pretend) and "documentary" — is a fictional film presented in the style of a documentary, often with a satirical or humorous twist.

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  3. Block 89 € for the whole block

    1. 21:00
      Special event

      BEYOND Festival 2026 – Award Ceremony

      The jury announces the winners of the BEYOND Festival 2026 in the following categories: Best Short Film, Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, Best Film, and Audience Award.

    2. 21:30
      Feature film

      Everything We Need Is Here

      Director: Katharina Stieffenhofer · 85 Min. · OV with German subtitles

      Trauma, Resilience & Solidarity An uplifting and poetic documentary about trauma, resilience, and the power of collective resistance. Presented in the presence of filmmaker Katharina Stieffenhofer from Canada.

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