Festivals 56-60
56 / 2022
“The great family festival of cinema: full auditoria, happy faces and many emotional moments. The motto “Society – Change as Opportunity”, is illustrated by the multifaceted program with its 75 features and documentaries, and 51 short films. In particular, there were themes from the current crisis areas of the world.”
“Personal encounters are important, direct exchanges send important signals. Those were sent in particular by the Iranian director Donya Madani and Mariia Shevchenko from the Ukraine. Two strong women who impressed us with their courage, demonstrating what cinema can achieve. They are role models in their commitment to freedom for women and all people who are persecuted and oppressed. We are always strongest together!”
57 / 2023
“We are in turbulent times. That makes it all the more important to come together. Get out of the bubble and into the cinema. Just let yourselves go, because: Cinema is the only addiction worth living.”
“HoF is again our power bank on all channels. After all, it gives you the energy to embrace the world even more tightly. Thanks to all who help with us.”
58 / 2024
“Imagine this: A dark room in a city with lots of people, tense silence. And then light, images, stories from all over the world begin to come to life on screen. There is this special place where good things happen: the cinema at the 58th Hof International Film Festival.”
59 / 2025
“The Place to Grow: HoF is a space where small ideas evolve into something greater. Where careers take off and shape the cinematic world. HoF is a festival family, offering support, energy, and trust – so that something new can emerge. The light of the cinema guides the way, helping us grow beyond ourselves – far beyond the screen.”




































