When does the event take place?

The screening is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 18:00.

How long does the evening last?

The indicated running time is around 90 minutes. The end is planned for 19:30.

Where does the event take place?

The event will take place at the projector of Gasteig HP8 in Munich.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular ticket price is 10 Euros, reduced 5 Euros.

Is the event location accessible?

Yes, Gasteig HP8 is accessible and well-suited for people with mobility impairments.

Which festival does the evening belong to?

The event is part of the 4th Kurdish Film Festival Munich 2026.

Two Kurdish Documentaries Open an Evening Full of Memory, Identity, and Cinema in Munich

Name: Documentary Films Yar and Roots at Gasteig HP8
Start: 2026-05-21T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-21T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Projektor

Kurdish Perspectives on the Big Screen at Gasteig HP8

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, two documentary films will meet a curious Munich audience at the projector of Gasteig HP8: Yar and Roots: Jews of Kurdistan in Jerusalem. The evening is part of the 4th Kurdish Film Festival Munich 2026 and combines festival atmosphere, cultural depth, and cinematic impressions into a unique event experience.

A Festival Evening with Attitude and Atmosphere

The Kurdish Film Festival Munich 2026 will showcase feature films, documentaries, and short films in the Kurdish language with German and English subtitles. The focus is on identity, freedom, cultural heritage, and life between tradition and diaspora. These themes create clear dramatic tension for the evening, making it equally exciting for film fans, culture enthusiasts, and visitors interested in social issues.

Two Films, Two Perspectives, One Shared Resonance Space

Yar tells the story of a religious community in Kurdistan and the Tanbur as an instrument with ritual significance. Roots: Jews of Kurdistan in Jerusalem opens up perspectives on history, emigration, integration, and the still-living connection to Kurdish roots. Together, they create a documentary evening that does not need to be loud to resonate.

Gasteig HP8 as an Ideal Place for Culture and Film

With Gasteig HP8, Munich offers a venue that stands for cultural diversity, good organization, and an open audience atmosphere. The location in Sendling is easily accessible, public transport is comfortable, and the projector provides the right setting for focused cinema with proximity to the action. Those seeking an event experience with substance will find the right place here.

An Audience that Listens, Observes, and Thinks Along

The evening is aimed at people who not only want to watch documentaries but also experience them content-wise. The Kurdish Film Festival stands for encounters, exchange, and perspectives that often receive too little space in everyday life. This is precisely what creates the special event atmosphere: calm, attentive, reflective, and simultaneously intense.

Anyone who appreciates culture with depth, current context, and a strong festival framework should mark this date in their calendar. The Kurdish Film Festival Munich 2026 promises an evening that resonates and sparks conversations. Be there live and experience documentary cinema at Gasteig HP8 for yourself.