Detailed List of German Films at VIFF 2026

Focus on New German Cinema VIFF 2026

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 … Read more

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 … Read more