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41. DOK.fest München – Helene Weigel – A revolutionary in the spotlight

Filmscreening

 Therese-Giehse-Halle
 9.5.2026
 1 hour 42 minutes
 German with English surtitles
 18+
 €12, €10 concessions for students, pensioners and people with disabilities, €15 support ticket
 Therese-Giehse-Halle
 9.5.2026
 1 hour 42 minutes
 German with English surtitles
 18+
 €12, €10 concessions for students, pensioners and people with disabilities, €15 support ticket

Who was Helene Weigel? Using impressive archive material, the film follows the convinced communist, acting icon, and free spirit from her early days in theater to her escape from the Nazi regime to the founding and management of the Berliner Ensemble. The result is a powerful portrait that finally puts the “woman behind Brecht” in the spotlight.

Deutschland, Österreich, 2026, Maria Wischnewski, 102 Min., OmeU

The full programme will be available from mid-April on the DOK.fest Munich website www.dokfest-muenchen.de

Text by Anja Klauck / DOK.fest München

In cooperation with
  • Director Maria Wischnewski
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all inclusive Award

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Dates & Tickets

41. DOK.fest München – Helene Weigel – A revolutionary in the spotlight
  • Therese-Giehse-Halle
  • 9.5.2026
  • 1 hour 42 minutes
  • German with English surtitles
  • 18+
  • €12, €10 concessions for students, pensioners and people with disabilities, €15 support ticket