The Invisible Witness at FILMFEST MUNICH: Exciting cinema with political weight
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A thriller on the big festival stage: The Invisible Witness in Munich
With The Invisible Witness, the FILMFEST MUNICH brings a socially relevant thriller to the forefront, tightly intertwining suspense and contemporary themes. The film by director Alexander Dierbach tells the story of Kodjo, a man from Togo who lives in Vienna without a residence permit and finds himself under the scrutiny of authorities after a fatal confrontation. This leads to a nerve-wracking game of cat and mouse between fear, truth, and the will to survive. ([tickets.muenchenticket.de](https://tickets.muenchenticket.de/shop?hiqp=%24_hqpbFBrZGFINU9BU2JBTUpLQ3BPQVBmWDd5b0lVbWd6Sm0vNitNZ3FUNFlFNExOSEdHQTZyaXdFdHpQdzVXbnB0Z2taVXU0Tyt2Tjd4c2d6WUw4VDRnWWF2SmJZcFNwc0tmVEJrS2ozdVpabER1V2hOQXFKWXpMNTRYLzE4NGRzeFQ0bHZMeUF3VVJMY2lZOGpKYmszdTVQL050dzhqaHQvNGVSVXc0c1JhQVVVaDdRaEwwSnJxWVdOU0htdWQ2STlPcDU1a2FCdmt6emZkL0ZYMkgwdk9CN1ZxakgwNGZ2SWVmRVhHdEVvcElCb0swbjYwa1lIbGRPNkNjMy94ZjI1dGtOQlNJekVpUVY5SHNXUk1ubnRzNlBSTFBqVTVpQUxwa1NLTFd1aG5uN0poWFYzcmpsSUROSEEwWklKVXNBTlM4bFFhR251WmF0T3U%3D&utm_source=openai))
Dramaturgy between threat and empathy
The dramaturgy relies on the pressure of the moment: a character who not only witnesses a murder but also fights for their own existence. This is precisely where the special power of this production lies. The film combines crime tension with political relevance and makes the inner hopelessness of its protagonist as palpable as the external threat from a cold system. The basis is Illegal by Max Annas, which adds additional literary sharpness to the material. ([film-tv-video.de](https://www.film-tv-video.de/productions/2026/05/19/neues-deutsches-fernsehen-beim-filmfest-muenchen/?utm_source=openai))
Festival atmosphere at ARRI
The screening will take place on June 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the ASTOR Film Lounge at ARRI located at Türkenstraße 91, 80799 Munich. The hall offers barrier-free accessibility through the foyer; however, it is known that the ARRI hall itself is only partially accessible, while the ASTOR Film Lounge has appropriate access options. Its location in Maxvorstadt, near the university and central subway connections, makes attending the festival both convenient and atmospheric. ([arri-kino.geo.io](https://arri-kino.geo.io/?utm_source=openai))
Casting, context, and relevance
The material is part of the New German Television series at the Filmfest Munich, known for its socially relevant premieres. The festival description highlights both the film's suspense and its political dimension; at its center stands a person who faces not only deportation but also an escalating pressure for truth. For the audience, it creates a stage experience in a metaphorical sense: cinema as a concentrated resonance space for present concerns, morals, and existential intensification. ([film-tv-video.de](https://www.film-tv-video.de/productions/2026/05/19/neues-deutsches-fernsehen-beim-filmfest-muenchen/?utm_source=openai))
Price, entry, and visitor information
The ticket price for the screening is set at 10.00 Euros. The runtime is 89 minutes, and the age rating is FSK 12. Therefore, this event is suitable for all those looking for festival films with substance, political pressure, and precise narrative pacing. An evening that does not boast loudly but gets under your skin with emotional precision. ([tickets.muenchenticket.de](https://tickets.muenchenticket.de/shop?hiqp=%24_hqpbFBrZGFINU9BU2JBTUpLQ3BPQVBmWDd5b0lVbWd6Sm0vNitNZ3FUNFlFNExOSEdHQTZyaXdFdHpQdzVXbnB0Z2taVXU0Tyt2Tjd4c2d6WUw4VDRnWWF2SmJZcFNwc0tmVEJrS2ozdVpabER1V2hOQXFKWXpMNTRYLzE4NGRzeFQ0bHZMeUF3VVJMY2lZOGpKYmszdTVQL050dzhqaHQvNGVSVXc0c1JhQVVVaDdRaEwwSnJxWVdOU0htdWQ2STlPcDU1a2FCdmt6emZkL0ZYMkgwdk9CN1ZxakgwNGZ2SWVmRVhHdEVvcElCb0swbjYwa1lIbGRPNkNjMy94ZjI1dGtOQlNJekVpUVY5SHNXUk1ubnRzNlBSTFBqVTVpQUxwa1NLTFd1aG5uN0poWFYzcmpsSUROSEEwWklKVXNBTlM4bFFhR251WmF0T3U%3D&utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: The Invisible Witness promises an intense festival experience between thriller, social relevance, and strong direction. Those who love cinema as a distillation of the present should experience this performance live. ([film-tv-video.de](https://www.film-tv-video.de/productions/2026/05/19/neues-deutsches-fernsehen-beim-filmfest-muenchen/?utm_source=openai))
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