DOK LEIPZIG 28. OKTOBER – 3. NOVEMBER 2019
62. Internationales Leipziger Festival für Dokumentar- und Animationsfilm

DOK Leipzig 28 October – 3 November 2019
62st International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film

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01.07.2018

Early Bird Accreditation for DOK Leipzig 2018

Festival guests sitting at the festival centre at Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig

With preparations well underway for the 61st edition of DOK Leipzig, we'd like to give you an early opportunity to grab your festival accreditation for this year's festival week.

At a reduced price of 90 € you can apply for our Early Bird Accreditation starting on 1 July 2018. This is a limited offer which will be followed by our regular accreditation process from 1 August onward (group accreditations, press accreditations etc.).

DOK Leipzig 2018 will take place from 29 October to 4 November.

Get your Early Bird Accreditation now

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28.11.2018

Job offer Artistic Director and CEO

Job offer Artistic Director and CEO The city of Leipzig is currently looking for a convincing personality for the position of Artistic Director and CEO for DOK Leipzig.

Opening DOK Leipzig at CineStar

16.11.2018

Seven DOK Leipzig Films nominated for Emile Awards and German Short Film Award

Seven DOK Leipzig Films nominated for Emile Awards and German Short Film Award Five of our DOK Leipzig 2018 animated films are now nominated for the European Animation Awards Emile, two of the films from the section short film are nominated for the German Short Film Prize.

16.11.2018

2019 Will Be the Last Edition of DOK Leipzig with Leena Pasanen

2019 Will Be the Last Edition of DOK Leipzig with Leena Pasanen Festival director Leena Pasanen will not extend her contract with DOK Leipzig. She plans to move on to Biografilm Festival in Bologna, Italy, where she will serve as new festival director from 2020.

Leena Pasanen. Photo by Susann Jehnichen

05.11.2018

The successful 61st Edition of DOK Leipzig comes to an end

The successful 61st Edition of DOK Leipzig comes to an end The 61st edition of DOK Leipzig has come to a close. The festival was a great success, with 47,155 visitors attending film screenings and events over the week.

03.11.2018

Award Winners of DOK Leipzig 2018

Award Winners of DOK Leipzig 2018 On 3 November DOK Leipzig celebrated its Award ceremony, where this year’s Golden Doves and further prizes were given out. For the very first time, this ceremony took place at Leipzig’s Kupfersaal.

03.11.2018

DOK Buster 2018

DOK Buster 2018 Let’s start into the festival finale! On Sunday, we offer to chance to watch the most wanted films of this year’s festival edition once again.

DOK Leipzig audience in the cinema

31.10.2018

Filmmakers receive Prizes at the DOK Co-Pro Market

Filmmakers receive Prizes at the DOK Co-Pro Market Three prizes have been awarded to new documentary projects participating in the 14th DOK Co-Pro Market. Congratulations to all winners!

30.10.2018

Can we ask you something?

Graphic for the visitor survey

29.10.2018

Festival Opening 2018

Festival Opening 2018 DOK Leipzig opened this evening with the screening of “Meeting Gorbachev”, the new documentary by Werner Herzog and André Singer, presented by the director Werner Herzog himself at CineStar Leipzig.

Festival Opening at CineStar Leipzig. Photo: Susann Jehnichen/DOK Leipzig

26.10.2018

Ticket Counters open

Entrance to the DOK Leipzig festival centre at MdbK

16.10.2018

Films at Leipzig’s Central Station

Films at Leipzig’s Central Station The East Hall of Leipzig’s Central Station is turning again into a festival cinema during DOK Leipzig 2018! For the third year in a row, we present free, public film screenings in the scope of the festival week.

12.10.2018

Animation Night 2018:
Meet Cartoon Saloon

Animation Night 2018:Meet Cartoon Saloon Our legendary animation night takes you on a journey behind the scenes of one of the most famous Irish animation companies – Cartoon Saloon.

11.10.2018

Tickets for DOK Leipzig 2018

Tickets for DOK Leipzig 2018 Online ticket sales have started! As of now you can secure tickets for any screening of your choice by using our Filmfinder.

10.10.2018

Official Selection 2018

Official Selection 2018 It’s Official! We are happy to present the full programme for DOK Leipzig 2018. From Argentina to Egypt, Lebanon to Latvia, Montenegro to Madagascar, Sierra Leone to Saudi Arabia – this year we are showing a grand total of 306 films from 50 different countries.

09.10.2018

Festival Trailer 2018

Filmstill Trailer

DOK Leipzig Trailer 2018. Regie: Ruth Beckermann

08.10.2018

Ruth Beckermann at DOK Leipzig

Ruth Beckermann at DOK Leipzig Ruth Beckermann, who is regarded as a co-founder of the independent film scene in Austria, will be honoured with an homage, and she will also give insights into her filmmaking in a masterclass. In addition, she will be one of the jurors deciding about the winners in the Next Masters Competitions.

Ruth Beckermann. Photo: Angela Althaler

04.10.2018

Become immersed in DOK Neuland 2018

Become immersed in DOK Neuland 2018 DOK Neuland is showing a total of twelve pieces in a new exhibition space this year. Room-scale experiences, 360° films and a smartfilm will enable viewers to become deeply immersed in the action around them.

02.10.2018

Werner Herzog at DOK Leipzig

Werner Herzog at DOK Leipzig He is one of the world’s most highly regarded documentary and feature film directors: Werner Herzog is not only presenting his new film "Meeting Gorbachev" at the opening of DOK Leipzig – his documentary work is also the focus of a Homage and will give insights into his work in a special artists talk.

Werner Herzog. Photo: Gerald v. Foris