Press Quotes

»Oldenburg thrives as a discovery channel.«

»The Biggest Little Fest in Europe.«

»If there's anything that could be considered the Promised Land of Independent Cinema in Europe today, it is Oldenburg.«

»Sundance is in Lower Saxony.«

»In terms of boldness and daring the Oldenburg International Film Festival is far ahead of the competition.«

»Germany’s leading indie film fest.«

»Just as impressive as the films was the festival itself, which, under the inspired direction of Torsten Neumann, combined intelligent cinephilia with a laid-back atmosphere of democratic equality.«

»One of the most offbeat festivals in Europe.«

»The Filmfest Oldenburg – renown for its determination, cinephilia, and openness for the extremes - impresses with its brilliant programming.«

»The equivalent to Robert Redfords legendary Independent Festival.«

»A Festival that has always been known for its sheer inventiveness, playfulness and an affinity for intelligent genre fare that is uncommon on the festival circuit.«

»Oldenburg is a pilgrimage for cineastes.«

»Germany’s northern town of Oldenburg hosts one of the few European festivals strong enough to focus purely on independent filmmaking.«

»Young and innovative cinema.«

»Alongside Venice and Toronto, Oldenburg is considered one of the most important Autumn Festivals for Independent Cinema.«

»The European Sundance.«

»Oldenburg sets itself apart from the mob of mid-sized international festivals. As Oscar-winning director Volker Schloendorff put it: Oldenburg is clearly THE young German Festival.«

»The Oldenburg Film Festival gives the gift of glamour to its city, and in doing so, it has created a charisma that inspires stars to return year after year.«