DokumentArt 2026 — Cultural exchange between neighbours as part of the European Film Festival for the 21st Szczecin Film Festival

DokumentArt 2026 Program for the 21st Szczecin Film Festival at the Castle Cinema

17:00 — 19:00 DokumentArt at SFF: Polish-German exchange of art universities

19:15 — 21:45 DokumentArt at SFF: German film in Poland Kino Zamek

Presented video: STARING AT THE SUN | IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN | SOUND OF FALLING Director: Mascha Schilinski, 2025 | Germany | 149'

HOW TO LIVE TOGETHER IN TIMES OF INCREASING POLARIZATION? Boundaries divide. Cinema connects.

At a time when border controls are returning in Europe and public debate is becoming increasingly polarised, we believe in the power of cultural exchange. Artists, filmmakers, curators from different countries and backgrounds come together at the DokumentArt festival to listen to each other, share experiences and talk. Our Polish-German program sees culture as a space for meetings across political boundaries. The films presented show new perspectives, raise questions and build bonds where dialogue becomes increasingly difficult. Because good neighborliness does not only come from geographical proximity, but also from curiosity, openness and courage to listen to the other side.

Magda Jaroszewicz Co-Director of the DokumentArt Festival

WEDNESDAY 14.10.2026, 17:00 — 19:00 DokumentArt at SFF: Polish-German exchange of art universities

DokumentArt creates a meeting space for young people creating art from Poland and Germany. This section is a collaboration between the Universität der Künste Berlin and the Magdalena Abakanowicz University of Arts in Poznań. The students and the teaching staff of both universities present their films, participate in discussions, round table and artistic and academic exchange of experiences. Meetings are held in Neubrandenburg, Szczecin and Koszalin. The show is accompanied by a Q&A.

DIE NARBEN MEINER MUTTER | MY MOTHER'S SCARS Director: Tete Hoffmann, Germany, 2025, 4'42”

PLACE WITHOUT MEMORY | PLACE WITHOUT MEMORY Director: Philip Treschan, Germany, 2024, 27'36”

MY HOME LIES ON THE EDGE Dir. by Julia Mendyk, Poland, 2026, 11'33”

SANDS | SANDS Director: Malwina Postaremczak, Poland, 2025, 8'30”

SKINNY | SKINNY Director: Blanka Kęstowicz, Poland, 2024, 12'00”

WEDNESDAY 14.10.2026, 19:15 — 21:45 DocumentArt at SFF: German Film in Poland

GAZING AT THE SUN | IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN | SOUND OF FALLING Director: Mascha Schilinski, 149 min | 2025 | Germany The story of four women from different eras, set over 100 years in a rural farm. Little Alma believes that the same fate awaits her as her deceased sister. Erika is increasingly attracted to her uncle. Angelika, due to her family situation, struggles with suicidal thoughts, and Nelly is constantly haunted by the ghosts of her predecessors.

DocumentArt 2026 — CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN NEIGHBOURS WITHIN THE EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL and 21st Szczecin Film Festival

HOW TO LIVE TOGETHER IN TIMES OF GROWING POLARIZATION? Borders divide. Cinema connects.

A,. Artists, filmmakers, curators from various countries and environments meet at the DocumentArt festival to listen to each other, share experiences and talk. Our Polish-German programme sees culture as a space for meetings across political borders. The presented films show new perspectives, ask questions and build bonds where dialogue becomes more and more difficult, because good neighborliness does not only result from geographical proximity, but also from curiosity, openness and courage to listen to the other side.

Magda Jaroszewicz Co-director of DocumentArt Festival

DocumentArt and SFF: German-Polish Art School Exchange

DokumentArt creates a meeting space for young artists from Poland and Germany. This section is a collaboration between the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin) and the Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts in Poznań. Students and faculty from both institutions present their films and participate in discussions, a round-table session, and an exchange of artistic and academic experiences. The events take place in Neubrandenburg, Szczecin, and Koszalin. Screenings are accompanied by Q&A sessions.

DIE NARBEN MEINER MUTTER | MY MOTHER'S SCARS Director: Tete Hoffmann, Germany, 2025, 4'42”

PLACE WITHOUT MEMORY | PLACE WITHOUT MEMORY Director: Philip Treschan, Germany, 2024, 27'36”

MY HOME LIES ON THE EDGE Dir. by Julia Mendyk, Poland, 2026, 11'33”

SANDS | SANDS Director: Malwina Postaremczak, Poland, 2025, 8'30”

SKINNY | SKINNY Director: Blanka Kęstowicz, Poland, 2024, 12'00”

GAZING AT THE SUN | IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN | SOUND OF FALLING Dir.: Mascha Schilinski, 149 min | 2025 | Germany

A story of four women from different eras, unfolding over the course of a century on a rural farm.Young Alma believes she is destined to share the same fate as her deceased sister. Erika feels an increasingly strong attraction to her uncle. Angelika struggles with suicidal thoughts due to her family situation, while Nelly is constantly haunted by the spirits of her predecessors.

DokumentArt 2026 KULTURAUSTAUSCH ZWISCHEN NACHBAR INNEN IM RAMMEN DES EUROPÄISCHEN FILMFESTIVALS beim 21st Stettiner Filmfestival

WIE KÖNNEN WIR IN ZEITEN ZUNEHMENDER POLARISIERUNG ZUSAMMENLIBEN?

In einer Zeit, in der in Europa Grenzkontrollen zurückkehren und der öffentliche Diskurs zunehmend polarisiert ist, glauben wir an die Kraft des kulturellen Austauschs. Künstlerinnen und Künstler, Filmschaffende sowie Curatorinnen und Curators aus unterschiedlichen Ländern und gesellschaftlichen Kontexten kommen beim Festival DokumentArt zusammen, um einander zuzuhören, Erfahrungen uszutauschen und miteinander ins Gespräch zu kommen.

Unser deutsch-polnisches Programm versteht Kultur als Raum für Begegnung über politische Grenzen hinweg. Die präsentierten Filme eröffnen neue Perspektiven, stellen Fragen und schaffen Verbindungen — gerade dort, wo der Dialog zunehmend schwieriger wird. Denn gute Nachbarschaft entsteht nicht allein durch geografische Nähe, sondern auch durch Neugier, Offenheit und den Mut, der anderen Seite zuzuhören.

Magda Jaroszewicz Co-Director of DokumentArt Festivals

DokumentArt beim SFF: German-Polish Art School Fair

DokumentArt schafft einen Raum für Begegnungen zwischen jungen Kunstschaffenden aus Polen und Deutschland. This section is a cooperation between the University of the Arts Berlin and the Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts in Poznań.

Studierende und Lehrende beider Hochschulen präsentieren ihre Filme und nehmen an Diskussionen, einem Roundtable sowie am künstlerischen und akademischen Erfahrungsaustausch teil. The tours are located in Neubrandenburg, Szczecin and Koszalin. Im Anschluss an die Vorführung gibt es ein Q&A mit den Filmschaffenden.

DIE NARBEN MEINER MUTTER | MY MOTHER'S SCARS Directed by: Tete Hoffmann, Germany, 2025, 4:42 Min.

PLACE WITHOUT MEMORY | PLACE WITHOUT MEMORY Directed by: Philip Treschan, Germany, 2024, 27:36 Min.

MARGINS Directed by: Clara Becking, Germany, 2025, 23:00 Min.

MY HOME LIES ON THE EDGE Directed by Julia Mendyk, Poland, 2026, 11:33 Min.

PIASKI | SANDS Regie: Malwina Postaremczak, Poland, 2025, 8:30 Min.

CHUDZIUTA | SKINNY Director: Blanka Kęstowicz, Poland, 2024, 12:00 Min.

Directed by: Mascha Schilinski, 149 Min. | 2025 | Germany

Die Geschichte von vier Frauen aus unterschiedlichen Generationen, die sich über einen Zeitraum von 100 Jahren auf einem ländlichen Gutshof entfaltet.

Die kleine Alma glaubt, dass ihr dasselbe Schicksal bevorsteht wie ihrer verstorbenen Schwester. Erika fühlt sich zunehmend zu ihrem Onkel hingezogen. Angelika kämpft aufgrund ihrer familiären Situation mit Suizidgedanken, während Nelly immer wieder von den Geistern ihrer Vorgängerinnen heimgesucht wird.