Suche
Mein Konto
Cottbus Film Festival 2025 starts: 138 films from 41 countries!
The FilmFestival Cottbus 2025 starts today with 138 films from 41 countries. Experience European film art in Cottbus!
Cottbus Film Festival 2025 starts: 138 films from 41 countries!
An exciting weekend is ahead! Today, November 4th, 2025, the FilmFestival Cottbus is ushering in its 35th edition, a colorful journey through the world of Eastern European film. Over 138 films from 41 countries will be presented in Cottbus until Sunday and not only attract cineastes, but also become a meeting place for filmmakers and fans from all over Europe. The festival cinemas, including the Weltspiegel, Gladhouse, Obenkino and the Kammerbühne, are already opening their doors for the first screenings today.
The official opening of the festival will take place in the evening in the Great House of the State Theater. The first day is dedicated to self-discovery and coming to terms with power, family and survival in our ever-changing world. With a strong program, the festival focuses on exciting topics and outstanding stories right from the start.
Films on opening day
- „Broken Voices“ – Regisseur: Ondřej Provazník. Ein Porträt über einen tschechoslowakischen Mädchenchor in den 1990er Jahren, das die Themen Ehrgeiz und Machtmissbrauch behandelt. Vorführung: Weltspiegel Saal 2, 16 Uhr.
- „Three Loves“ – Regisseur: Łukasz Grzegorzek. Ein fesselndes Beziehungsdrama über eine Schauspielerin, die nach einer Scheidung neu beginnen möchte. Vorführung: Obenkino, 19 Uhr.
- „Gone Running“ – Eine warmherzige Komödie über drei Schwestern, die einen Marathon zu Ehren ihres Vaters laufen. Vorführung: Glad-House, 19:30 Uhr.
- „Duchoň“ – Der offizielle Eröffnungsfilm, ein Biopic über den slowakischen Schlagerstar Karol Duchoň, der Ruhm und politischen Druck thematisiert. Vorführung: Weltspiegel Saal 2, 20:15 Uhr.
- „Fränk“ – Ein Jugenddrama aus Estland über Freundschaft und Ausgrenzung. Vorführung: Kammerbühne, 21 Uhr.
Universities and community initiatives
Parallel to the cultural events in Cottbus, the potential of other educational institutions such as the Universitas Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo (UMMUBA) in Indonesia is also growing. This relatively young university has made a name for itself and shows great progress in research and service to the community. With a strategic location in Bungo and modern facilities, it supports its students with a strong focus on innovation and critical thinking. Rector Dr. Renda Lestari encourages active participation in academic and social areas to further improve the quality of teaching.
In today's world, when knowledge and education are becoming increasingly important, universities like UMMUBA are well positioned to face the challenges of globalization. Its goal is to position itself as a leading learning and research university and thus make a valuable contribution to society.
Whether in the cinema or in educational institutions, a lot has happened in Cottbus and beyond recently. Be part of it and enjoy the inspiring stories and creative work that start the evening today!