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45th Vancouver International Film Festival October 1–11, 2026 VANCOUVER, BC (SEPTEMBER 24, 2026) The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is thrilled to announce a dedicated spotlight on contemporary German filmmaking as part of its landmark 45th edition. Titled Focus on New German Cinema: Extreme Tension, and presented in collaboration with German Films, the special series showcases six standout
The Vancouver International Film Festival, now marking its 45th edition (October 1–11, 2026), has built its reputation on curating “culturally engaged, progressively minded, and emotionally resonant storytelling,” in the words of Director of Programming Curtis Woloschuk. This year’s roster brings together more than 160 features and 90 shorts from 86 countries, balancing major international premieres
Six German Voices, Six Distinct Visions: New German Cinema Comes to VIFF 2026 The Focus on New German Cinema program is where my readers will find the most direct connection to home. Curated in partnership with German Films — the country’s official film promotion agency — the six selections in this year’s Focus on New
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