Programm

Planet Earth Filmfestival 2026

Presents Its Programme in Bayreuth

From 20 to 23 July 2026, the first Planet Earth Filmfestival will take place at Reichshof Kulturbühne Bayreuth. Over four festival days, the festival will present an international film programme featuring short films, animated films, music videos, documentaries and feature films. The programme will be complemented by encounters with filmmakers, conversations with guests, a Meet & Greet, and the official award ceremony.

Monday, 20 July 2026 – Opening

6:00 p.m. – Admission and reception for invited guests

6:30 p.m. – Meet & Greet

7:00 p.m. – Dreamzoned, approx. 25 minutes (Germany)

7:25 p.m. – Remarks by Lukas Geppert on Dreamzoned

7:30 p.m. – Kunst Kultur Covid19

9:15 p.m. – Exchange with guests and filmmakers

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

5:00 p.m. – Infinity Pool, approx. 13 minutes (Germany)

5:20 p.m. – Breaking Our Curse, approx. 3 minutes (Germany)

5:25 p.m. – Isabel – The Movie, approx. 82 minutes (Germany)

6:55 p.m. – Satidevi, approx. 130 minutes (Nepal)

9:10 p.m. – Salamander’s Land, approx. 9 minutes (Russia)

9:20 p.m. – The Color of Henna, approx. 7 minutes (Nepal)

9:30 p.m. – Hero, music video, approx. 4 minutes (Spain)

9:35 p.m. – Exchange with guests and filmmakers

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – SMV Film Competition of the Government of Upper Franconia with Award Ceremony, approx. 180 minutes

6:00 p.m. – The Man of the Trees, approx. 19 minutes (Italy)

6:30 p.m. – The Painters of the Future, approx. 87 minutes (Germany)

8:00 p.m. – Hondamai, approx. 48 minutes (Germany)

9:00 p.m. – Adult, approx. 8 minutes (Ukraine)

9:10 p.m. – Grudge, approx. 13 minutes (UK)

9:30 p.m. – Exchange with guests and filmmakers

Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Final and Award Ceremony

5:00 p.m. – Invitation for Return, approx. 5 minutes

5:10 p.m. – 59 Degrees, approx. 10 minutes (France)

5:20 p.m. – Wenja, approx. 91 minutes (Germany)

7:00 p.m. – Zettus der Retter, approx. 75 minutes (Germany)

8:30 p.m. – Award Ceremony followed by an exchange withguests and filmmakers