15.10. – 22.10.2025

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Accompanying Programme 2015

Book presentation: Baschar und mein Leben im Goldfischglas

Vincent E. Noel presents his political novel, accompanied by the band ABFLUG,
to call for support for the association “Help for Aleppo.”

October 3, 5 pm, Festival Lounge

Land Rush – Film and Talk with Ilija Trojanow

Film and discussion with Ilija Trojanow about land grabbing, forced migration, and resistance

LAND RUSH (Mali 2012, 58 min, German Version, directed by: Hugo Berkeley, Osvalde Lewat)

Why do people set out on their journeys? What drives flight and migration? What can be done to
halt the ongoing destruction of livelihoods?
These are the questions These are questions that will be addressed in the subsequent discussion with author Ilija Trojanow. Ilija Trojanow, whose
Weltensammler (World Collector) became an internationally acclaimed bestseller, has traveled to Mali many times. His new novel, Macht und Widerstand (Power and Resistance), will be published in September.

In cooperation with medico international.

October 4, 7 pm, Festsaal

Urban Priol live!

Charity performance for NIHRFF and medico international in support of the “Deadly Textiles” campaign

The campaign supports the work of textile unions in Bangladesh and Pakistan.

October 6, 6:30 pm, Festsaal

Radio Z Live Talks

During the festival, Radio Z will broadcast live interviews and discussions with directors, participants, and organizers from the festival lounge between 9 and 10 pm. The focus will be on the evening film program.

Concerts & DJs

Every evening from 10 pm, seven fantastic local live acts supporting the festival with an unplugged performance will bring the festival evening to a close.

With the kind support of the Musikverein!

Following the live acts, the renowned Radio Z DJs will take over at around 11 pm and guide you through the night with a diverse music program.