Archive Doxumentale'25
Doxumentale'25
We’re in the final days of Doxumentale 2025 — and what a ride it’s been!
From packed screenings to powerful conversations, we’ve loved sharing this journey with our audience and are excited for the final round of films and talks.
Missed a screening? No problem:
Our VoD programme is available until June 30 — and with the Stream Now Pass, you can watch 6 films for the price of 4!
Filme
9-Month Contract
12. Jun
/ 20:00 / Atelier Gardens
16. Jun
/ 18:30 / Sputnik Kino
Nine months of pregnancy for $14,000. Trapped in an endless cycle of pregnancies, Zhana rents out her body, driven by her fear of poverty and her desire to secure her daughter’s future. This film tells a story of maternal love in a system that profits from desperation.
A Sisters’ Tale
18. Jun
/ 21:00 / Freiluftkino Neue Zukunft
20. Jun
/ 20:30 / b-ware! Ladenkino
Nasreen reclaims her voice as a woman and a singer—defying Iran’s ban on female performers. Over seven years, her sister Leila films her journey from silenced housewife to empowered artist inspiring women across Iran and beyond.
Abortion Dream Team
14. Jun
/ 14:45 / Atelier Gardens
17. Jun
/ 18:30 / Sputnik Kino
19. Jun
/ 18:00 / Kant Kino
Four women, a dangerous fight. In Poland, where abortion is illegal, the Abortion Dream Team is helping hundreds of women every day—loudly, fearlessly, and visibly. One member faces prison, another struggles with the emotional toll. How long can they keep going?
The Accidental President
15. Jun
/ 18:15 / Atelier Gardens
19. Jun
/ 20:30 / Nomadenkino
When her husband is arrested, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya steps into the fight against Belarus' authoritarian regime, demanding freedom for her country. Officially, her opponent wins the election— but was it fair? Tsikhanouskaya becomes a powerful symbol of democratic change.
After Work
18. Jun
/ 20:30 / Zeiss-Großplanetarium
What if work disappeared? This sharp, global documentary explores our relationship with labor—from burnout to automation—and asks what a future without jobs means for identity, purpose, and society.
The Age of Water
19. Jun
/ 18:00 / b-ware! Ladenkino
21. Jun
/ 21:00 / Sputnik Kino
22. Jun
/ 20:30 / Zeiss-Großplanetarium
After a series of mysterious illnesses and deaths, a community in Mexico discovers that their water is radioactive. At the center of the story are six mothers on a quest for justice who suspect that there is a connection between the contamination and the death of three girls.
Animal Pride
14. Jun
/ 12:00 / Atelier Gardens
19. Jun
/ 18:00 / Zeiss-Großplanetarium
Orcas, penguins, and even slugs—nature's diversity is far queerer than you might think. Connel Bradwell takes us on a journey through the animal kingdom, sharing nature’s coming-out stories with humour, love, and a fresh perspective on queerness in the wild.
Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story
18. Jun
/ 18:00 / The Yaam
20. Jun
/ 18:00 / b-ware! Ladenkino
Jackie Shane was one of music's pioneering Black trans performers. Why did she disappear on the verge of stardom? This remarkable portrait finally reveals the full depth of Jackie's extraordinary life and career.
Black Limbo
17. Jun
/ 19:30 / City Kino Wedding
21. Jun
/ 18:00 / Kant Kino
22. Jun
/ 20:30 / b-ware! Ladenkino
Spain’s dark colonial past resurfaces as the family of Acacio Mañe, Equatorial Guinea’s independence leader, demands justice. Silenced crimes, hidden archives, and a decades-long fight for truth reveal a history Spain has repeatedly tried to forget.
Blaues Licht
22. Jun
/ 21:30 / Freiluftkino Insel
A docu-fictional journey into the underground, where reality, theater, and subculture blur—between subway tunnels, vanished footage, and a mysterious artistic intervention.
Block Party
13. Jun
/ 21:30 / Freiluftkino Insel
Peter Fox moves entire neighborhoods with his powerful beats, taking concerts to places they’re rarely seen—right into the heart of Berlin’s so-called ‘problem areas’. By his side are three young talents who share their stories full of hope and pain.
Blue Road - The Edna O’Brien Story
17. Jun
/ 19:00 / Tresor Globus
18. Jun
/ 20:30 / Kant Kino
At age 93, legendary Irish writer Edna O’Brien looks back at infamous London parties, her own provocative brand of feminism, and the liberated lifestyle that put a target on her back. An intimate portrait of a woman who forever changed Irish literature and society.
Changing Sides (Im Osten was Neues)
18. Jun
/ 18:00 / Kant Kino
19. Jun
/ 20:00 / Skatehalle
Thomas ‘Eichi’ Eichstädt coaches a soccer team of young refugees while facing his own dark past as a former right-wing extremist. A powerful story of second chances, the courage to change, and the hope that can bridge even the deepest divides.
Color
22. Jun
/ 19:30 / City Kino Wedding
How does color shape cultures? How does it evoke emotions and influence artistic expression? This film follows renowned artist Alteronce Gumby on his journey exploring the connections between creativity, identity, and joy of life, as he seeks to understand the true meaning of color.
The Coriolis Effect
16. Jun
/ 21:30 / Freiluftkino Insel
20. Jun
/ 20:30 / Zeiss-Großplanetarium
A vision of an ecological democracy, where all living beings coexist in harmony. With breathtaking music and stunning nature footage, director Petr Lom makes the Earth itself the protagonist, telling the story of a new dawn.
Creativo Paradiso: A Creative Renaissance
17. Jun
/ 20:30 / Kant Kino
18. Jun
/ 21:30 / Freiluftkino Insel
What sparks true creativity? Lilith Stangenberg and Blixa Bargeld take a deep dive with icons like Björk, Ridley Scott, and Marina Abramović—uncovering secrets, igniting inspiration, and breaking creative boundaries!
Curtains
15. Jun
/ 21:45 / Atelier Gardens
20. Jun
/ 21:00 / Sputnik Kino
Sandra Hüller lends her voice to a woman who has escaped an abusive relationship in a system that prefers to look the other way. This film uncovers the power structures behind the facade, exposing the state's failure to truly protect women.
Death is an Asshole
12. Jun
/ 21:30 / Freiluftkino Insel
22. Jun
/ 18:00 / b-ware! Ladenkino
From DJ to undertaker: Eric and his team are breaking the taboos of death and mourning. They support the bereaved with empathy and openness—but will they be able to cope when loss strikes close to their own hearts?
The Dialogue Police
16. Jun
/ 18:00 / b-ware! Ladenkino
20. Jun
/ 18:30 / Sputnik Kino
22. Jun
/ 18:00 / Kant Kino
Amid the chaos of escalating protests, a small Swedish police unit steps into the fray with an unusual mission: they want to talk. Armed with words and patience, they work tirelessly to protect democracy.
Earthrise
13. Jun
/ 18:15 / Atelier Gardens
In 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts captured the first photo of Earth from space. Seeing our fragile world rise in darkness inspired awe and unity—and forever changed how we view our shared home.
Facing War
19. Jun
/ 20:30 / b-ware! Ladenkino
22. Jun
/ 18:30 / Sputnik Kino
In his final year as NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg faces war, crises, and rising tensions. This film gains rare access to Stoltenberg, offering a gripping portrait of a leader holding Europe together in times of global upheaval.
Flamingos: Life after the Meteorite
13. Jun
/ 16:15 / Atelier Gardens
20. Jun
/ 19:30 / City Kino Wedding
A flamingo’s most delicate journey—managing to find the right mate, the right place, and the right time to start a family. Covering a period of nine years, this stunning film blends humour, breathtaking visuals, and powerful storytelling to reveal the fragile beauty of the flamingo’s existence.
Funk YU
14. Jun
/ 21:30 / Freiluftkino Insel
17. Jun
/ 19:00 / Freiluftkino Rosengarten
21. Jun
/ 19:00 / Dragonerareal
A heartfelt vinyl odyssey through the former Yugoslavia—a journey full of music, memories, and people who have never forgotten the funk. Between record crates and DJ sets, a road movie unfolds bridging past and present.
Further and Further
19. Jun
/ 18:30 / Sputnik Kino
21. Jun
/ 18:00 / b-ware! Ladenkino
At 94, physics professor Vladimir Fridkin lives in Moscow, where he is torn between authoritarian Russia and his Western values. The film follows his final attempt to reunite with his family—an emotional story of separation, hope, and resilience.
Home Game
12. Jun
/ 20:30 / Atelier Gardens
18. Jun
/ 19:30 / City Kino Wedding
Forced to flee Yugoslavia as a child, director Lidija Zelović delivers a powerful wake-up call. In her new home, the Netherlands, she recognizes eerie echoes of the social and political forces that once tore her homeland apart.
How to Build a Library
15. Jun
/ 13:15 / Atelier Gardens
21. Jun
/ 20:30 / Kant Kino
Two Kenyan women are determined to transform a library, built in 1931 and once reserved exclusively for white people, into a vibrant cultural hub. With courage and resolve, they overcome financial hurdles while confronting the shadows of colonial history.
How to Build a Truth Engine
16. Jun
/ 20:30 / b-ware! Ladenkino
17. Jun
/ 18:00 / Kant Kino
How do we know what’s true? An interdisciplinary team reveals how fake news, conspiracies, and propaganda distort our reality. A gripping film about the power of truth – and those who fight for it in a world full of deception.
In Waves and War
17. Jun
/ 21:00 / Sputnik Kino
18. Jun
/ 20:30 / b-ware! Ladenkino
Plagued by PTSD, survivor’s guilt, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and depression, three former Navy SEALs turn to an experimental hallucinogenic drug treatment on their desperate quest for healing.
It Happened on our Ground
16. Jun
/ 20:30 / Kant Kino
17. Jun
/ 20:30 / b-ware! Ladenkino
Three generations of women grapple with their family's legacy of the Holocaust, its affiliation with the Nazi regime, and their resistance. "It Happened on Our Ground" is a sensitive exploration of guilt, memory, and the strength needed to heal.
Jack and Sam
14. Jun
/ 17:45 / Atelier Gardens
Two Holocaust survivors reunite after 80 years. In their 90s, they share their story to fight hate. A moving tale of friendship, memory, and hope—told with heart, history, and animation.
Kayayo, The Living Shopping Baskets
15. Jun
/ 15:30 / Atelier Gardens
Bamunu, 8, has lived in Ghana’s slums for two years, working hard as a ‘Kayayo’. Her only wish: to return home. A moving journey of exploitation, courage, and a child’s longing for hope.
Little Syria
13. Jun
/ 20:00 / Atelier Gardens
16. Jun
/ 19:30 / City Kino Wedding
19. Jun
/ 20:30 / Kant Kino
In Berlin, Reem, Mohammed, and Yasser—three Syrian refugees—struggle with the trauma of displacement. Together, they ask what remains of the Syrian revolution and how they can move forwards when the past is still shaping their every step.
Mädchenseele
15. Jun
/ 17:45 / Atelier Gardens
Nori is a girl—though born in a boy’s body. Her journey and her mother’s awakening form a touching story of identity, love, and breaking free from societal expectations.
The Mahoyo Project
15. Jun
/ 18:15 / Atelier Gardens
When art meets resistance in Johannesburg, borders blur. A Swedish trio teams up with local artists to spark a creative rebellion—full of music, feminism, and fearless identity.
Ms. President
13. Jun
/ 16:45 / Atelier Gardens
16. Jun
/ 21:00 / Sputnik Kino
For five years, Zuzana Čaputová led a divided country—and allowed cameras a glimpse behind the scenes. Through crises, public dialogues, and quiet moments, this intimate portrait of the former Slovak president reveals what true leadership means—and what it costs.
Night Is Not Eternal
14. Jun
/ 16:30 / Atelier Gardens
18. Jun
/ 18:30 / Sputnik Kino
19. Jun
/ 19:30 / City Kino Wedding
For seven years, filmmaker Nanfu Wang follows Cuban activist Rosa María Payá in her relentless fight for democracy, human rights, and free elections. A powerful portrait of an unyielding fight from exile, transcending all borders.
Oceania: Journey to the Center
19. Jun
/ 21:30 / Freiluftkino Insel
21. Jun
/ 20:30 / b-ware! Ladenkino
A quiet, haunting observation of daily life on a Pacific atoll threatened by rising seas. At the heart of the story: a mother and her son — their life, their memories, their quiet resistance.
Ouvidor
14. Jul
/ 20:00 / Dorcol
15. Jun
/ 21:30 / Freiluftkino Insel
20. Jun
/ 18:00 / Kater Blau
In São Paulo, over 120 creatives in the occupied Ouvidor House squat are fighting against commercialization and eviction. As art collides with resistance, an unbridled struggle ensues between survival, profit, and independence.
Sabbath Queen
13. Jun
/ 20:00 / Atelier Gardens
14. Jun
/ 20:00 / Atelier Gardens
16. Jun
/ 21:45 / Freiluftkino Kreuzberg
A thirty-eighth generation rabbi, drag queen rebel, and queer father: Rabbi Amichai breaks with tradition. The film captures Amichai’s search for a new, inclusive Judaism. A provocative, loving portrait of someone who shatters boundaries and brings people together.
Sally
15. Jun
/ 17:45 / Atelier Gardens
17. Jun
/ 18:00 / Zeiss-Großplanetarium
Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space. But behind her success was a secret love and a silent struggle. Now, her partner Tam O’Shaughnessy shares their untold story of courage in the face of hopelessness.
She Rises Up
18. Jun
/ 18:00 / Zeiss-Großplanetarium
19. Jun
/ 18:00 / Kunsthaus Dahlem
Three determined women take matters into their own hands when they set up their own businesses in Peru, Sri Lanka, and Senegal, shaping their futures with bravery. This documentary powerfully captures how local entrepreneurship creates livelihoods and brings about lasting change.
Silent Men
14. Jun
/ 13:30 / Atelier Gardens
19. Jun
/ 21:00 / Sputnik Kino
Director Duncan Cowles sets out to break the silence—his own included. On a quest to find men willing to speak openly about their feelings and mental health, he embarks on an emotional journey that challenges societal norms and opens up conversations.
The Sharp Edge of Peace
17. Jun
/ 21:30 / Freiluftkino Insel
After the withdrawal of international troops and the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, four courageous women risk everything. In the midst of a changing Afghanistan, they engage in negotiations with the Taliban, fighting for a peace that won’t cost them their freedom.
Third Act
17. Jun
/ 18:00 / b-ware! Ladenkino
18. Jun
/ 21:00 / Sputnik Kino
22. Jun
/ 20:30 / Kant Kino
A father, a son, a story that remained untold for so long. Tadashi Nakamura sheds light on the Parkinson's disease of his father Robert A. Nakamura, a key figure in Asian-American film culture.
Undercover: Exposing the Far Right
15. Jun
/ 14:30 / Atelier Gardens
17. Jun
/ 18:30 / Publix
20. Jun
/ 20:30 / Kant Kino
What seems like a thriller is in fact reality: with a camera hidden in his shirt button, journalist Harry Shukman spends months putting his life at risk to gain access to the heart of far-right networks.
Waking Up in Silence
14. Jun
/ 18:15 / Atelier Gardens
Ukrainian children live in an old military base. They play, explore, and write “Putin, stop killing people” on the pavement – blending memories and hope under the sun and shadows of history.
Ways to Traverse a Territory
18. Jun
/ 18:00 / Kunsthaus Dahlem
22. Jun
/ 18:00 / Zeiss-Großplanetarium
In the misty mountains, the memory of an encounter with an Indigenous Tzotzil family awakens. Amid sheep and shifting landscapes, this story develops into an exploration of identity, nature, and belonging.
Where Dragons Live
17. Jul
/ 20:00 / Dorcol
12. Jun
/ 16:30 / Atelier Gardens
20. Jun
/ 18:00 / Kant Kino
What remains when our parents are gone? Four siblings clear out their childhood home, surrounded by memories, forgotten objects, and unasked questions. As they sort through the past, they begin to question family roles and renegotiate their shared history.
Wild Coast Warriors
17. Jun
/ 20:30 / Zeiss-Großplanetarium
18. Jun
/ 18:00 / b-ware! Ladenkino
22. Jun
/ 21:00 / Sputnik Kino
On South Africa’s East Coast, Shell’s reckless greed threatens to destroy not just the sea but also the livelihoods of the AmaMpondo. But they resist—tirelessly and determined, before the courts and on the streets. Their fight for their environment is a fight for survival.
With Grace
15. Jun
/ 15:00 / Atelier Gardens
In the midst of Kenya’s drought, 13-year-old Grace and her family struggle to survive. When a storm destroys their home, the only thing that remains is her unwavering positivity. A film about the power of laughter in the face of adversity and one girl’s fight to hold onto her dreams.
Writing Hawa
15. Jun
/ 17:30 / Atelier Gardens
16. Jun
/ 18:00 / Kant Kino
When the Taliban regain power in 2021, Hawa’s dream of liberation for herself and her family shatters. A documentary love letter from Afghan director Najiba Noori to her mother, Hawa. A film about three generations of women fighting for their freedom.
