Film Festivals

Hamburg Loves Film and Has the Festivals to Prove It

Whether short, queer, animated or documentary — see what's on and enjoy the show.

Watch everything from art house films to international blockbusters on a screen floating on the Inner Alster Lake.

Small, experimental and low-budget documentaries from Germany and beyond are shown at various small cinemas in Hamburg.

The realm of imagination — from science-fiction to horror — is at the centre of this riveting film festival at the Savoy cinema.

This French animation film festival offers fun and entertainment for young and old!

Watch dozens of international feature films, shorts and documentaries and mingle with actors and creators at the annual FilmFest Hamburg.

Germany’s oldest and largest queer film festival shows everything from feel-good films to documentaries.

During this celebration of the short film, 14,000 visitors are treated to over 400 films in international and national competitions.

Cinemas across Hamburg showcase contemporary Japanese films - from anime and comedy to drama and documentaries.

Watch some of the year's best international youth and children's films in a festival that runs alongside FilmFest Hamburg.

From animations to kid-friendly documentaries, this festival showcases international short films for kids.

Germany's only music film festival culminates in the Music Film Contest at the Reeperbahn Festival.