When does the special screening of Fatherland begin?

The screening begins on July 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Kursaal Oberaudorf.

How much does a ticket cost?

An adult ticket costs 10 Euro. A reduced price of 5 Euro applies for children.

Where does the event take place?

In the Kursaal, Kufsteiner Str. 4, 83080 Oberaudorf.

How long is the film?

Fatherland has a runtime of 82 minutes.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the special screening takes place in the Kursaal and is therefore indoors.

Where can I find more information and tickets?

More information and ticket sales are available through the official festival website of the Music Film Days Oberaudorf.

Fatherland unfolds great history in the quiet splendor of the Kursaal Oberaudorf

Name: 19th Music Film Days Oberaudorf - Special Screening: Fatherland
Start: 2026-07-12T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Kursaal

A cinema evening with the weight of a historical drama

The special screening of Fatherland at the 19th Music Film Days Oberaudorf combines festival atmosphere with grand European arthouse cinema. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the Kursaal Oberaudorf will become the stage for a work that merges music, memory, and political fragmentation into an intense visual experience.

A film that does not explain history but makes it palpable

Paweł Pawlikowski's Fatherland delves into post-war Germany and follows Thomas Mann and Erika Mann on a journey through a country in upheaval. The film spans from personal biography to European contemporary history, relying on a precise, quiet dramaturgy. This is not loud material, but a concentrated, elegant cinematic experience with literary depth and political resonance.

Music as inner movement

The Music Film Days Oberaudorf have been known for years for programs where music is not just accompaniment but the narrative center. This is precisely where the special power of this special screening lies: Fatherland is in dialogue with a festival that brings together film, sound, and atmosphere. In the dimly lit hall, a dense theatrical atmosphere unfolds, where every change of image and every acoustic nuance matters.

The Kursaal as an intimate, concentrated venue

The Kursaal at Kufsteiner Straße 4 provides the perfect setting for an event of this kind. Its location in the town center, clear accessibility, and proximity to the festival activities create the concentrated closeness to the audience that makes cultural events in Oberaudorf so appealing. Those seated here do not experience an anonymous multiplex but an evening with immediate presence.

Festival character and audience reaction

The Music Film Days Oberaudorf focus on selected films that address surprisingly large themes in a rural setting. This gives rise to the unique audience reaction that characterizes festival visits: attention, eagerness to discuss, lasting impression. Fatherland promises an evening that resonates because it connects historical distance with emotional closeness.

Conclusion: This special screening offers an intelligent, atmospheric, and culturally demanding film experience within the framework of a renowned festival. Anyone interested in European auteur cinema, music films, and precise staging should experience Fatherland live at the Kursaal Oberaudorf.