Anyone strolling through the 9th district or downtown these days will quickly notice that there’s quite a buzz in front of some movie theaters. A long-standing cultural event—the Vienna Jewish Film Festival—is celebrating its 34th edition and bringing a truly fantastic selection of international productions to the screen. If you want to spend a few hours away from the Hollywood mainstream, the Vienna Jewish Film Festival is exactly the place for you.
Over 30 films in three established cinemas
The festival will be held at three of the city’s absolute institutions until April 19, 2026. You can catch the screenings at the Votiv Kino, the Metro Kinokulturhaus, and the Studio Molière. In total, the program features over 30 films that shed light on everyday Jewish life around the world.
Since its inception, a key goal of the event has been to create an active space for open discourse and ongoing debate.
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Depth and Viennese Originals on the Big Screen
This year’s film selection was chosen with meticulous attention to quality and also makes local history extremely accessible. The documentary “Life and Survival,” for example, portrays Shoah survivor and true Viennese original Erich Finsches.
If you’re looking for a completely new cinematic experience, you should definitely check out “Nicht verstummt.” In it, deaf survivors of the Nazi era share their very personal memories in sign language on the big screen. The program also features international productions that take a deep dive into current geopolitical tensions.
Space for discussions after the credits
In addition to the classic film screenings, there’s a robust lineup of discussion events where you can join the conversation yourself. Take advantage of the “Trouble in the Diaspora” panel, for example, to gain deep insights into current social dynamics. This way, you can expand your background knowledge directly from the filmmakers or experts in attendance and discover entirely new perspectives.
