28.04. ‐ 03.05.2026
Supporting Programme 2026

Supporting Programme 2026

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THU, 30. AprLichter FilmfestLichter Filmfest

17:15 h

Crew Call 2025
© Philipp Goldberg

Jour fixe of the Hessian film branche

Section: Specials

Thursday 30 April 2026, 17:15 h, Europa im Festivalzentrum

19:00 h

Turm der Winde

Turm der Winde

Section: Specials

FREE ADMISSION

Thursday 30 April 2026, 19:00 h, Mal Seh'n Kino

What moves us in an image – before we even understand it? Gunter Deller's installation explores the macchia: the fleeting first impression. Between light, darkness, and time, a way of seeing beyond words emerges.

FRI, 1. MayLichter FilmfestLichter Filmfest

18:30 h

Bohniger Wachmacher Logo

Live-Podcast: Der Bohnige Wachmacher

Section: Specials

Friday 1 May 2026, 18:30 h, Elysee 1 im Festivalzentrum

Dax Werner und Moritz Hürtgen entwerfen in diesem Live-Format ihres beliebten Morgenmagazins Der Bohnige Wachmacher neue, unterhaltsame Formatideen für eine liebevolle Sanierung des öffentlich-rechtlichen Programms

18:30 h

Film and Media Meetup

Film & Media Meetup

Section: Specials

Friday 1 May 2026, 18:30 h, Europa im Festivalzentrum

Be there when Hessian film and media professionals meet at the FILM & MEDIA MEETUP as part of the 6th “Future of German Film” congress and the 19th LICHTER FILMFESTS!

19:00 h

Turm der Winde

Turm der Winde

Section: Specials

FREE ADMISSION

Friday 1 May 2026, 19:00 h, Mal Seh'n Kino

What moves us in an image – before we even understand it? Gunter Deller's installation explores the macchia: the fleeting first impression. Between light, darkness, and time, a way of seeing beyond words emerges.

20:00 h

Frank Spilker
© Brigitta Jahn

Konzert: Frank Spilker (Die Sterne)

Section: Specials

Friday 1 May 2026, 20:00 h, haistudio

Es gibt diese Künstler, die gleichzeitig Tanzfläche und Diskurs können, ohne sich zu verbiegen: Frank Spilker gehört dazu. Deshalb holen wir ihn am Festivalfreitag auf die LICHTER-Bühne.

20:00 h

Crew Call 2025
© Maksim Finogeev

Crew Call

Section: Specials

Friday 1 May 2026, 20:00 h, Europa im Festivalzentrum

For the ninth time, the LICHTER Film Festival is hosting the Crew Call. As always, all members of the Crew United film and media network are welcome to gather at our festival hub and mingle over a cold drink and some great music.

SAT, 2. MayLichter FilmfestLichter Filmfest

19:00 h

Turm der Winde

Turm der Winde

Section: Specials

FREE ADMISSION

Saturday 2 May 2026, 19:00 h, Mal Seh'n Kino

What moves us in an image – before we even understand it? Gunter Deller's installation explores the macchia: the fleeting first impression. Between light, darkness, and time, a way of seeing beyond words emerges.

22:00 h

Lars Eidinger
© Gerrit Starczewski

LICHTER-Party mit DJ Lars Eidinger

Section: Specials

Sold out (Remaining tickets at the box office)

Remaining tickets at the box office

Saturday 2 May 2026, 22:00 h, Europa im Festivalzentrum

Nach der Party ist vor der Party! Auch in diesem Jahr gehört Lars Eidinger bei LICHTER nicht nur die Leinwand, sondern die Nacht.

SUN, 3. MayLichter FilmfestLichter Filmfest

19:00 h

Turm der Winde

Turm der Winde

Section: Specials

FREE ADMISSION

Sunday 3 May 2026, 19:00 h, Mal Seh'n Kino

What moves us in an image – before we even understand it? Gunter Deller's installation explores the macchia: the fleeting first impression. Between light, darkness, and time, a way of seeing beyond words emerges.

20:00 h

© PHILIPP GOLDBERG

Award ceremony of the 19th LICHTER Filmfest

Section: Specials

FREE ENTRY

Sunday 3 May 2026, 20:00 h, Europa im Festivalzentrum

Fanfare, Bembel and champagne: the grand finale!

We warmly invite you all to the awards ceremony on Sunday evening! From 7 pm, we’ll be celebrating the festival’s most impressive and moving films together!