Between Screen and Dancefloor: What to Expect at the International Film Weekend Würzburg
This article was originally published in German. The English version is an automatic translation and may contain errors. The German original is authoritative.
At the end of January, Würzburg will once again become a meeting point for film enthusiasts: From 29 January to 1 February 2026, the 52nd International Film Weekend Würzburg will take place. In addition to an extensive film programme, this year also offers a special accompanying programme away from the screen: Bayern 2 Zündfunk is a guest at the festival.
On Saturday, 31 January, Zündfunk will broadcast live from the Maschinenhaus from 19:05. The public live broadcast is part of the "Stadtwerke" series and provides insights into the work behind the scenes of the festival. The focus is on conversations with filmmakers, festival staff and guests. And the question of how cinema, city and culture work together. The audience can experience live how a radio broadcast is created.
Musically, the evening also draws on local connections: during the broadcast, music from Würzburg bands plays, reflecting the diversity of the regional music scene. Following the live broadcast, the evening continues seamlessly: Zündfunk DJs Achim Bogdahn and Wolfram Hanke will be on the decks. The event is open and appeals equally to festival visitors, students, filmmakers and music enthusiasts.
The International Film Weekend itself presents a broad selection of feature films, documentaries and short films from around the world each year. Around 75 films are shown, complemented by special events. The spectrum ranges from independent productions to international festival films and genre and emerging works.
Further information about the programme is available at www.filmwochenende.de.
