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41st edition
DOK.fest München
Munich, Germany
May 6-17, 2026
12 days
About DOK.fest München
DOK.fest München is an international documentary film festival held annually in Munich, Germany. The 41st edition in 2026 presents 106 films across 23 venues over 12 festival days. The festival features diverse thematic sections covering migration, history, nature, social issues, arts and music. It is recognized as one of the most significant documentary film events in the German-speaking world.
Festival details
Location
Munich, Germany
Scope
International
Focus
Documentary · Migration · History · Nature · Social Issues · Arts · Music
Duration
12 days
Awards
VFF Documentary Production Award
Award supporting documentary film production.
German Documentary Film Music Award
Excellence in documentary film music.
DOK.edit Award
Outstanding editing work in documentary film.
All Inclusive Award
Inclusive and accessible documentary filmmaking.
SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit Award
Award presented in partnership with SOS Children's Villages International.
Special programs
DOK.international
International documentary competition section.
DOK.deutsch
Section dedicated to German-language documentaries.
DOK.horizonte
Documentaries from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
DOK.music
Music-themed documentaries.
DOK.edit
Section highlighting editorial craftsmanship.
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