Dokumentale: The new documentary film and media festival

The capital is getting a new, international documentary film and media festival: the Dokumentale, which will take place in Berlin from October 10 to 20, 2024.

The documentaries presented, internationally award-winning media projects, immersive VR experiences and readings from non-fiction books address current issues in our society and shed light on new perspectives. The Dokumentale thus offers a unique festival experience on and off the big screen.

The documentary shows portraits of artists and questions of science

"In our opinion, Berlin was lacking a platform for documentary narratives that shows the entire spectrum: from portraits of artists to projects that deal with our past and our present to questions of science," says artistic director Anna Ramskogler-Witt, explaining her approach, adding: "We want to create a place of encounter where an exchange can take place at eye level, even when it comes to different attitudes."

These are the first confirmed highlights of the Dokumentale

Whether art, environmental protection or social justice: the Dokumentale festival program ranges from burning contemporary issues to personal stories. The first confirmed program highlights illustrate this range of content:

• "My fathers diary" by Ado Hasanovic (German premiere) tells the story of the occupation of Srebrenica using archive videos and diary recordings of his father.
  
• "I am the river, the river is me" by Petr Lom (German premiere) shows the deep connection of Māori tribal leader Ned Tapa and his community with the Whanganui River in Aotearoa, which was the first body of water in the world to be recognized as a legal entity. 
  

An appetizer is already planned for the hot months ahead: As part of the summer premiere from July 18 to 21, the documentary will present the first international highlights at various locations in Berlin. These include:

• "Nomand Solitude" (German premiere) by Belgian filmmaker Sebastien Wieleman portrays the unconventional lives of three US-American women, taking a look at alternative forms of living in mobile homes.
  
• "Catching fire: The story of Anita Pallenberg" (Berlin premiere) by Alexis Bloom portrays the model, actress and muse of the Rolling Stones Anita Pallenberg. Using archive material, private video recordings and reconstructed 16mm images, the film takes a closer look at this unique woman.
  

The documentary will take place at various locations in Berlin.

Runtime: Thu, 10/10/2024 to Sun, 20/10/2024