# Film festivals in Hungary

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/film-festivals-in-hungary
> Updated: 2026-10-25T06:03:14.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various film festivals are scheduled to showcase international cinema in Hungary. The 15th Szemrevaló Film Festival in Budapest focuses on German-language films, specifically highlighting female perspectives and directors.

Other upcoming events include the 15th ‘Sehenswert’ festival in Pécs, which presents contemporary German, Austrian, and Swiss films. Additionally, the 24th MittelCinemaFest will feature Italian cinema in Budapest and Szeged, including award-winning contemporary works and a special screening commemorating the 10th anniversary of Bud Spencer’s death.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Film festivals showcase German and Italian cinema in Hungary

German, Austrian, and Swiss films will be featured at the ‘Sehenswert’ festival in Pécs, while the 24th MittelCinemaFest brings contemporary and classic Italian cinema to Budapest and Szeged.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/film-festivals-showcase-german-and-italian-cinema-in-hungary

### 2026-10-11: Szemrevaló Film Festival focuses on women's stories

The 15th Szemrevaló Film Festival in Budapest will showcase ten recent German-language films, with a special focus on female-led stories and female directors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/szemreval-film-festival-focuses-on-womens-stories

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Cite as: Film festivals in Hungary. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/film-festivals-in-hungary