Switzerland, at the heart of Europe, is more than a geographical hub, it is a passage, a bridge, a home for diversity. Diversity is the foundation of human societies; it lives within cultures, ways of life, and identities. The exchange of different perspectives shapes our communities, enriches coexistence, and makes living together tangible. In a country with four national languages and a multicultural population, it is a tradition to create space for all cultures and artists and this tradition continues within Ost Express Film Festival (OEFF).

The Ost Express Film Festival opens windows between the Orient and the Occident. Cultures encounter one another, stories intertwine, and bridges of understanding emerge. Colors, sounds, and voices — each encounter makes the diversity of our society sensorially tangible and brings cultural participation to life.

Due to legal reasons, a name change became necessary. Following roughly a year of intensive discussions and exploring various avenues, we will continue our work in the future under the name Ost Express.