Discoveries Competition

For explorers ready to reach new cinematic horizons!

They engage with important topics, provoke reflection and are visually appealing – these are our Film Discoveries. Through this competition, we explore what art cinema for young audiences might look like. We offer our explorers seven exceptional feature films, acclaimed at festivals in Cannes, Berlin, Annecy, and Sundance. These films transcend genres and conventional narratives and, most importantly, treat the viewer as an equal. They also illustrate how diverse cinema for young audiences can be. This year, the competition features live-action films from North Macedonia and South Korea, as well as animations created not only using digital technology, but also puppets and cut-outs. Please join us on an extraordinary cinematic journey and cinema's new discoveries!