Nuremberg International Human Rights Film Festival (Open Eyes)
Germany's largest and oldest human rights film festival
About NIHRFF Nuremberg
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Cinema with a Stance
The Nuremberg International Human Rights Film Festival (NIHRFF) is Germany's largest and oldest film festival dedicated to human rights. The venue is the Filmhaus Nürnberg in the Middle Franconian metropolis, the city of Nuremberg in Bavaria. The festival takes place every two years and serves as a platform for committed, internationally oriented filmmaking.
International Program
The curated program showcases documentaries and feature films that address human rights issues from around the world. An international jury awards the International Human Rights Film Prize; in addition, an audience award and a youth jury award are presented. The festival does not accept unsolicited submissions; the program is curated exclusively.
Open Eyes Educational Program
A key component is the Open Eyes educational program: school screenings, a youth jury, and young reporters engage a young audience, imparting human rights education through film. This extends the festival's impact far beyond the screenings into the educational sector.
Significance
With its long history and clear thematic focus, the NIHRFF has established itself as a fixture in the German festival landscape. It connects the city of Nuremberg, which historically sees itself as the "City of Human Rights," with international cultural engagement.
NIHRFF Nuremberg — edition 2026
From October 12 to 23, 2026, the NIHRFF will present its 15th edition at the Filmhaus Nürnberg. The highlight will be the Weekender from October 15 to 18, serving as a condensed core weekend.
Curated international documentaries and feature films on human rights themes will be shown. The festival is accompanied by the Open Eyes educational program with school screenings, a youth jury, and young reporters.
Programme NIHRFF Nuremberg 2026
Program Structure 2026
- October 12–23: Open Eyes – Main Festival, Filmhaus Nürnberg
- October 15–18: Weekender (Condensed Core Weekend)
- International Competition Films, Audience Award, Youth Jury Award
- School Screenings and Young Reporter Program
Highlights NIHRFF Nuremberg 2026
- 15th edition of the festival
- Germany's oldest human rights film festival
- Weekender as the core weekend
- Open Eyes educational program
- International Human Rights Film Prize
Prices NIHRFF Nuremberg 2026
Film screenings are generally subject to a fee. Prices, festival passes, and accreditation details will be announced on the official website.
Practical information — NIHRFF Nuremberg
Getting There
The Filmhaus Nürnberg is located in the Künstlerhaus near the main train station and is easily accessible by public transport.
Admission
Film screenings usually require a fee; school screenings as part of Open Eyes are for educational purposes. Prices and accreditation details are available on the official website.
Tip
The complete program for the 15th edition will be published on nihrff.de. The Weekender represents the condensed core weekend of the festival.
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Where it takes place NIHRFF Nuremberg
Filmhaus Nürnberg