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The 59th Hof International Film Festival opens with the documentary “Über Unterbiberger” by Matthias Ditscherlein, which focuses on the Himpsl family of musicians.

Great emotions, new perspectives and courageous signatures from filmmakers from all over the world await you on the screen.

On Thursday, October 9th, Timo Jacobs’ HOCHSTAPLER UND PONYS (58th Hof International Film Festival) hits German cinemas.

The 59th Hof International Film Festival presents an impressive selection of 22 documentaries from all over the world.

With the series |8|16|35| HoF Classics on Film, we reflect on the origins of cinema and the Hof International Film Festival. 

On Wednesday, October 8, the HoF Rendezvous screening series will take place in Plauen.

This year’s program again offers a diverse selection. With 18 new productions, the German feature film is particularly strongly represented.

Apply for an exclusive appointment with Thorsten Schaumann.

The 59th Hof International Film Festival will set an example for change in 2025.

The homage of the 59th Hof International Film Festival 2025 is dedicated to the director and screenwriter JULIA VON HEINZ.

Florian Schmitz is taking his film RAUMTEILER on tour and into cinemas.

New poster, new chapter: The 59th Hof Film Festival 2025 – The Place to Grow.

Chris Kraus has published "Die Sonne und die Mond", a novel about love, grief, loss and forgivness.

Do you have a project you believe in?We offer five talents the chance to present their project to selected mentors from the film industry. 

The german science fiction film "Exit Pangea" was released in cinemas on september 11, 2025.

The mockumentary "Piggy Bank" on the big screen in Berlin.

Wim Wenders feierte im August seinen 80. Geburtstag.

A film about art at breathtaking heights, celebrating its premiere at the Hof International Film Festival 2024, is now showing in cinemas.

The next Filmtage rendezvous will take place on July 12th. 

On Wednesday, 25.06.2025, at 20.00 in the Bürgerbräu in Würzburg.

On June 16, 2025, Hof celebrates the 593rd Schlappentag with a parade, festival and Schlappenbier - a holiday full of community and good cheer.

From Thursday, 12 June 2025 on the big screen

Saturday, 14 June 2025 on the outdoor grounds of Hoftex

A new section is being launched that specifically targets young audiences. Apply now for a diverse and exciting internship from 1 August to 31 October 2025!

With HoF NEXT, the HoF IFF will give young people, especially those under 18, direct and relatable access to socially relevant topics by cinema.

Until Sunday, 8 June 2025, featuring among others the Hofie FIFTEEN MINUTES by Sejad Ademaj

Harriet Maria and Peter Meining will present their sci-fi trilogy consisting of FALTER, THE HEAD OF THE CAT and EDEN 3030.

Four festival films will be screened at Central Kino Hof

From Thursday, 15 May 2025 on the big screen

Thursday, 8 May 2025 through Wednesday, 14 May 2025