REDLIGHT TO LIMELIGHT wins this year’s Doxumentale Award for Best Documentary Film. The award for Best Non-Fiction Book goes to Paranoia in Hollywood, while Stories from the Beauty Parlor wins Best Podcast and Less Than 5Gr of Saffron wins Best VR Experience.
The 3rd Doxumentale opens on May 27 at Potsdamer Platz with a "Homage to Berlin." In a 60-minute program of readings, film, and music, the evening engages with the very place where it unfolds.
When women hold the camera, the perspective changes. “Female Lens” is one of the focal points of this year’s Doxumentale: films, books and podcasts in which women are the source of the narrative, not just the subject.
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.
Screenings of Beyond the Lies across Europe shed light on what happens when the Iranian regime cuts off access to the internet. Watch the film, organise a screening — and show your solidarity.
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.
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