From September 27 to October 4, 2025, the "SCHLiNGEL" film festival will bring international film culture for young people and film fans of all ages to the big screen in Chemnitz for the 30th time.
As part of the largest film festival for young audiences in Europe, 200 short and long feature and animated films will be shown on the big screen. The best films from numerous countries are awarded 18 prizes in six competitions. The European Children's Jury with children from around 10 countries awards the continent's only European Children's Film Prize. A varied program gives cinema-goers an insight into other countries and cultures.
As part of the largest film festival for young audiences in Europe, 200 short and long feature and animated films will be shown on the big screen. The best films from numerous countries are awarded 18 prizes in six competitions. The European Children's Jury with children from around 10 countries awards the continent's only European Children's Film Prize. A varied program gives cinema-goers an insight into other countries and cultures.
