For its 30th edition, the OpenEyes Filmfest invites audiences to an extraordinary cinema experience, celebrating the artistic diversity and creative power of international short films. Enjoy open-air screenings at the Schlosspark stage, premieres at the Capitol, and real festival vibes in the heart of the city.
Who do we trust when we watch? And how is trust created – or broken – in film?
In a time when images are manipulated, narratives reduced, and reality staged, we want to take a closer look.
TRUST is the thematic focus of the 30th edition of the OpenEyes Filmfest 2025 – an artistic and political field of exploration that redefines the relationship between viewer, medium, and world. The motto explores the subjectivity of storytelling and the connection between us and what we see and hear.
TRUST asks: How can film still be sincere today?
For the anniversary, the 30th OpenEyes Filmfest takes place in a unique open-air atmosphere on the Schlossparkbühne Marburg and in the Capitol Filmkunsttheater.
In the heart of the city, the OpenEyes Filmfest becomes a meeting place for innovative film art and summer flair.
At lively open-air evenings and atmospheric cinema screenings, almost 100 international short films are shown that explore boundaries and open up new perspectives.
Some films will celebrate their German or European premieres in Marburg, others have already received awards at international festivals – and some are being screened for the very first time.
Short fiction, animation, documentary, and experimental films all compete for the audience awards – because every visitor can vote, either via app or paper ballot.
In addition, Q&As with attending directors offer further opportunities to engage with the films and experience a true festival atmosphere in the heart of Marburg.
Who do we trust when we watch? And how is trust built—or broken—through film?
In an age where images are manipulated, narratives are condensed, and reality is staged, we want to take a closer look.
TRUST is the thematic focus of the 30th OpenEyes Filmfest 2025—an artistic and political field of exploration that reexamines the relationship between viewer, medium, and world. The theme explores the subjectivity of storytelling and the connection between us and what we see and hear.
TRUST asks: How can film still be sincere today?
From its beginnings in 1994 on the Amöneburg to its anniversary edition on the Schlossparkbühne – always in tune with the times!
The 30th edition opens with new locations: open-air screenings on the Schlosspark stage and an indoor program at the historic Capitol arthouse cinema!
Right in the heart of the city, the OpenEyes Filmfest becomes a vibrant meeting place for innovative short film and a touch of summer magic.
Across lively open-air evenings and atmospheric cinema screenings, nearly 100 international short films will be shown—pushing boundaries and opening up new perspectives.
Some films will celebrate their German or European premieres in Marburg, others have already received awards at international festivals – and some are being screened for the very first time.
Short fiction, animation, documentary, and experimental films all compete for the audience awards – because every visitor can vote, either via app or paper ballot.
In addition, Q&As with attending directors offer further opportunities to engage with the films and experience a true festival atmosphere in the heart of Marburg.
