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What is the LusOFest?
The LusOFest is a regional festival for Portuguese-language film…
The LusOFest is a regional festival for Portuguese-language film in Offenbach am Main. Every year, it shows a small selection of feature-length and short films and documentaries from the Portuguese-speaking world, the so-called Lusophonie.
Why a LusOFest?
The Portuguese-speaking countries have a diverse film landscape…
The Portuguese-speaking countries have produced a diverse, interesting film landscape with its own visual language and themes. However, this is not very present in the Rhine-Main region. The nearest festival for Portuguese-language film takes place once a year in Berlin.
Where does the content come from?
The films are predominantly from Portuguese-speaking countries…
The common framework for international contributions is the Portuguese language*. The films are always shown in OV with subtitles (de or en) and usually come from: Angola, Brazil, Portugal, Cap Verde and Mozambique. The short film competition also features German-language films from the Rhine-Main region.
Are there movies in German?
The short film competition also features German-language entries…
The feature-length film program consists mainly of Portuguese-language films. Occasionally, however, we also show German-language feature-length films that have a connection to a Portuguese-speaking country. In the short film competition, German-language films from the Rhine-Main region are shown together with Portuguese-language films.
Are there any thematic focuses?
Each festival edition will have a theme or a country focus…
Each festival edition will have a theme or a country focus. The first edition in 2025 is entitled “Once upon a time there was a revolution” and highlights the 1974 Carnation Revolution in Portugal and the independence of Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa. In subsequent years, various focuses on different countries and regions are planned.
Is there a competition?
LusOFest is organizing a short film competition for Portuguese-language films as well as for films related to Offenbach or the region…
The LusOFest organizes a short film competition for Portuguese-language films as well as for films related to Offenbach or the region and offers young filmmakers a platform. A jury prize and an audience prize are awarded and participation is free of charge. Submissions were possible via FilmFreeway and Festhome. We particularly encouraged students to submit entries.
When does the LusOFest take place?
The first edition of LusOFest will take place from January 23 to 26, 2025…
The first edition of LusOFest will take place from January 23 to 26, 2025. In the coming years, the festival is also planned around the last weekend in January. The events will take place during the week in the evening or at the weekend. There will be no time overlaps between different performances or events
Where does the LusOFest take place?
The festival center of the LusOFest is located in the Filmklubb Offenbach…
The festival center of LusOFest is located in the Filmklubb Offenbach at Isenburgring 36, a place with a Mediterranean flair that has been part of the festival concept from the very beginning. Film clubs have played an important role in many Portuguese-speaking countries in familiarizing cineastes with international film trends. Directions are available on this website. In addition, short films will be shown at 57Nord with free admission.
How much does admission to LusOFest cost?
A festival ticket costs 25€ plus VVK fees…
A festival ticket costs 25€ plus VVK fees, individual events in the Filmklubb cost 8€ (reduced) and 10€ (full) All events in the 57Nord with free admission…
Who is the LusOFest aimed at?
The LusOFest is aimed at people interested in culture…
The LusOFest is aimed at cineastes, film lovers, people interested in culture and the Portuguese-speaking communities in the Rhine-Main region. We want to present exceptional films and also offer a platform for young filmmakers from the region to exchange ideas.
Where can I find more information?
The best source of information about the LusOFest is this website…
The best source of information about the LusOFest is this website. Here we provide information about the program and you can subscribe to our newsletter. We have social media presences on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd, Mastodon and Threads.
How can I support LusOFest?
The best way to support LusOFest is to come to our events and have a good time. We would also be happy if you told other interested parties about LusOFest! If that’s not enough for you, you can support us financially with donations. The institutional sponsor of LusOFest is the supporting association of the Waggon am Kulturgleis, Soziale Plastik e.V. It is a non-profit organisation and can issue donation receipts. However, LusOFest only benefits from earmarked donations that you label accordingly. Do you want to become part of the team and contribute actively or with ideas? Then just get in contact with us! We will definitely be looking for volunteers to help us select short films again in the summer at the latest!
