festival archive & retrospective

6th Festival Edition — Under the overarching theme 'Living Together Through Diversity', the festival celebrates multicultural dialogue and community across Bern (Quinnie & Kino in der Reitschule, 13–17 May), Zürich (KinoKoni, 14–17 May), and Basel (KinoKoni, kult.kino & Kaserne, 16–24 May). The cinema selection is enriched by inclusive children's workshops and an exceptional live concert by Elektro Hafız at Kaserne Basel.

5th Festival Edition — A vibrant celebration of diversity across Bern, Zürich, and Basel, featuring major film premieres and concerts by Ali Doğan Gönültaş and Dhafer Youssef.

4th Festival Edition — Centered on 'Hope', showcasing inspiring human-rights cinema and iconic concerts by Aynur and İlhan Erşahin.

3rd Festival Edition — Environmental consciousness, climate justice, and ecological freedom took center stage in screenings and open debates.

2nd Festival Edition — Transcending geographic and mental borders with screenings across Bern and Zürich, accompanied by double concerts by Yin Yin and Ayyuka.

1st Festival Edition — The inaugural edition of Ost Express Film Festival in Bern, initiating the cross-cultural bridge between Orient and Occident.