Short films, big ideas: the ‘Fully Political’ short film tour is coming to Mittweida

On 19 November 2026, the short film programme ‘Kurz gesehen – lang gedacht’ will be stopping off at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. From 6.30 pm, six award-winning short films will be screened, which shed light on social and political issues and encourage reflection and discussion.

This is the fourth time the film programme has toured Saxony. The focus is on the winning film of the ‘voll politisch – Short Film Prize for Democratic Culture’, which has been awarded as part of FILMFEST DRESDEN since 2021. The prize honours short films that address current political issues, open up new perspectives and strengthen democratic culture.

The 2026 programme addresses, amongst other things, global inequality, home, self-determination, social change, the realities of life for Romani women and notions of masculinity. The films will be screened in German or with German subtitles.

Following the screening, there will be an opportunity to engage in an open discussion about the films and their themes.

Admission is free; donations are welcome.

‘Kurz gesehen – lang gedacht’ is funded by the Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs, Health and Social Cohesion and takes place in cooperation with FILMFEST DRESDEN, the ‘Orts der Demokratie’ (Places of Democracy) and the Dresden Adult Education Centre.

Further information is available here.