German Cinema’s New Voices Hit VIFF

VIFF 2026 - New German Cinema

This year’s Focus on New German Cinema: Extreme Tension, presented in collaboration with German Films, showcases notable premieres of six features from rising talents who bring new perspectives to a national cinema that’s psychologically complex, visually striking, and socially engaged. Selections include Christoph Otto’s The Ballad From Wednesday to Thursday (Canadian premiere), Ella Cieslinski and

Three DACH nations, three Vancouver venues

Watch 3 DACH Nations play soccer

It’s official — all three DACH nations have a home this June, and football fans across Metro Vancouver, it’s time to find your people. Whether you bleed red-white-red, black-red-gold, or carry a Swiss cross in your heart, we’ve matched every nation with a venue that fits the vibe, the crowd, and the occasion. Here’s where