The Festival returns to Berlin from May 27 to June 7, transforming Potsdamer Platz into a vibrant hub for documentary storytelling—featuring films, live podcasts, literature, and immersive media.
Doxumentale, the festival for documentary film, non-fiction literature, and new media, will take place for the third time in Berlin from May 27 to June 7, 2026—and is establishing itself as a summer festival for documentary storytelling.
On the occasion of its second edition, the Doxumentale Festival has once again honored exceptional works in film, literature, audio, and immersive media that challenge, inspire, and deepen our understanding of the world. From powerful documentaries that expose injustice to immersive VR experiences and groundbreaking non-fiction books, this year’s award winners stand out for their artistic vision and social impact.
With tonight’s opening, Berlin’s festival for documentary storytelling launches its second edition – and at the same time says goodbye to the letter K in its name.
The Doxumentale is returning from June 12 to 22 for its second edition, once again celebrating diverse forms of non-fiction storytelling. On opening weekend, Atelier Gardens will transform into a festival campus, where documentaries, live podcasts, virtual reality, photography, and talks will come together in a vibrant programme blending contemplation and entertainment.
The second Doxumentale is kicking off on 11 June with 'Glanz & Widerstand' ('Glamour & Resistance')—an immersive foray into the life of Marlene Dietrich. From 12 to 22 June, the festival for documentary storytelling across different media will be presenting forty documentary films, ten live podcasts, readings from nine new non-fiction books, a vibrant kids’ programme, and seven VX projects.
Doxumentale - the festival and industry event for documentaries, film and media enthusiasts is back! For ten days, this festival in the heart of Berlin will once again be shining the spotlight on films, non-fiction books, podcasts, and virtual reality, celebrating the diversity of documentary storytelling.
SEARCHING FOR AMANI by Nicole Gormley and Debra Aroko won the competition at the 1st Doxumentale – International Documentary and Media Festival Berlin.
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