DOK.fest Munich interview: Adele Kohout, Festival Director
DOKfest Munich boss Adele Kohout discusses her 2026 festival offer with BDE, at the same time reflecting on the heightened need for documentaries right now, and events such as hers to exhibit them. “The documentary is the best form of expression for our times,” she tells BDE. “I see the documentary as a magnifying glass, and its relevance is greater than ever. People have a need for the real, the authentic, especially when they…trust images less. And that is exactly what the documentary offers.” The festival runs May 6 to 18.
Programme of the 41st DOK.fest Munich
DOK.fest Munich has unveiled the programme for its 41st edition. 106 films from 49 countries will be screened, 23 of which will have their world premiere, and a further 59 films will have their international or German premiere. Films will compete for three main prizes, the VIKTORIAs for International and German Competitions, and for Cinema of Urgency. This year, the programme team selected from 1,440 submissions – a new record for the festival. DOK.fest Munich runs this year May 6 to 18.
