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Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Duisburger Filmwoche
Duisburg, Germany · Est. 1976 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Duisburg, Germany
94
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 50 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at filmforum Duisburg
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The Duisburger Filmwoche is a long-running documentary film festival in Duisburg, Germany, founded in 1977 and held each November at the filmforum on Dellplatz. It is especially notable as one of the most important festivals for German-language documentary film, with a distinctive focus on post-screening discussions and critical exchange rather than glamour. The festival presents documentaries from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and is significant in the film festival circuit for its concentrated, discursive format and its reputation as a leading forum for documentary cinema in the German-speaking world.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+44 pts)
- 50 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at filmforum Duisburg
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1976
Venue
filmforum Duisburg
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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