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Cultural festivals in Leipzig

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Leipzig is hosting two distinct cultural events in October 2026. The Literarischer Herbst literature festival will take takes place from October 11 to 17 under the motto ‘Alles ist möglich’, featuring möglich’. The program features international authors such as Philippe Sands through political discussions and poetry readings. includes specialized events for younger readers, such as a presentation by Axel Scheffler regarding ‘Die Grüffelo-Oma’ at the Schaubühne Lindenfels, and the book premiere of Martina Hefter’s novel, ‘Nach der Sonne Schauen’. Separately, the 69th edition of the DOK Leipzig festival, an international documentary and animated film event, is scheduled for runs from October 26 to November 1. The festival is set to open opens on October 26 with a free screening the world premiere of Ina Borrmann’s documentary, ‘Guten Abend, du Schöne’, at the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Festival This film serves as a successor to Maxie Wanders’ 1977 work documenting women’s experiences in the GDR. Under director Ola Staszel noted that many competition films will focus on Central Staszel, the festival introduces the ‘Fokus Ost’ (Focus East) series and Eastern Europe a ‘Positions’ section to increase visibility for cinematic works from those regions. stimulate discussion on contemporary issues and identity. The festival program also includes the a tribute to Czech filmmaker Helena Třeštíková. The ‘DOK Neuland’ XR exhibition exhibition, themed ‘Landslide’ ‘Landslide’, explores ecological and features support from societal crises through immersive media, including the 360-degree VR reportage ‘Living in Water’. Supported by broadcaster MDR, which will award the festival awards the ‘Golden Dove’ and the MDR Film Prize. The award ceremony for the Golden and Silver Seagulls will be held on is scheduled for October 31 at the Schaubühne Lindenfels, while the ‘Golden Seagull’ for best documentary will be is determined by an online audience vote. Total prize money and benefits exceed exceeds 50,000 euros. Additionally, the ‘Dok Stream’ online platform will offer a selection of films, including one new feature film available for 24 hours each day from October 27 to November 1.

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