Sections
Feature Film Competition
The twelve best productions from Central and Eastern Europe. Ambitious talents compete with old masters and star directors. Cinema from east-central and eastern Europe at its best; ranging from the highly personal to the adventurous and contemplative. Films that, at times rather unconventionally, ...
Short Film Competition
The filmmakers participating in the Short Film Competition have a chance to win the main prize and a special prize (to the director). The jury awards the following prizes in the Short Film Competition: Main prize 2,500 EUR donated by Druckzone, Cottbus. Special prize (to ...
Youth Film U18 Competition
Rebellion and escalation meet in search of identity and freedom. Incorporating the many facets of youth, young people in the Youth Film Competition fight, love and dream as if there were no tomorrow!
Spectrum
Unusual times call for unusual films – with atmospheric density, melancholic proximity, hard-hitting humour and analytical astuteness, the films in the Spectrum section get up close and personal with the spirit of the times.
Hits
This year's HITS once again presents the most successful box office hits from Eastern Europe. Whether ‘just’ entertainment - simple, but well made - or relevant subjects in a commercial guise: these topics occupy the audience in ‘FFC territory’. Popular cinema at it's best.
EcoEast
How do people shape a landscape and how does a landscape shape us? What actions do we undertake and what is the end result? What will happen if we carry on like this, and what cracks are already starting to appear on the surface - between man and nature, ecology and the economy, climate frustration ...
Homeland | Domownja | Domizna
Sorbian, regional and international filmmaking, all brought together in one place. Current feature films and documentaries as well as archive treasures and rediscoveries reflect, in a variety of ways, on the meaning of home. Films from Upper and Lower Lusatia speak of Sorbian worlds. Lusatia ...
Children's Film
Grab some popcorn and get into the cinema seat: Five children's films will be screened at this year's FilmFestival Cottbus for all kids and the young at heart. All films are shown in the original language and will be translated live into German for you; headphones are available at the box office. ...