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Filmfest Hamburg Opens Thursday With 118 Films and Expanded Industry Days

New Moin funding brings IFDS and EWIS into the festival’s business track.

„Divine Comedy“: das neueste Werk des iranischen Regisseurs Ali Asgari, der schon viele Filme gedreht hat – keiner durfte jemals im Iran gezeigt werden (26.9., 18.45 Uhr, Cinemaxx; 3.10., 20 Uhr, Hansa-Filmstudio).
Philippe Falardeaus Tragikömodie Lovely Day eröffnet am 25. September das Festival
„Gar kein Geld macht auch nicht glücklich“ ist einer der 118 Filme, die während des Filmfestivals gezeigt werden.
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Overview

  • The 10-day event runs 25 September to 4 October across 15 cinemas, opening with Philippe Falardeau’s Lovely Day.
  • Organizers have added the International Film Distribution Summit and European Work in Progress to Industry Days, alongside the Explorer Conference.
  • An additional €350,000 from Moin Filmförderung strengthens the industry program, with sessions on financing, talent development, sustainability and AI.
  • A free-admission day on 3 October offers screenings at Abaton, Cinemaxx Dammtor, Metropolis, Passage, Studio and selected neighborhood venues, funded by the Hamburg culture authority.
  • Highlights include Jafar Panahi’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner and honors for Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, with more than 200 guests expected and Fatih Akin presenting Amrum.