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Der Bund
17. Mai 2026
Special Features & Reviews

Cinema at Reitschule blocks panel with former head of Aliens Police

"Festival organizers scheduled an open public panel on migration ethics with Alexander Ott at Reitschule Bern, sparking a nationwide cultural debate."

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OEFF Medienstelle
Full Text
16. Mai 2026
Official Announcements

Cancellation of screening and panel of «To a Land Unknown» at Reitschule Bern

"Due to unilateral venue cancellation, the planned screening and human rights discussion on asylum and sanctuary had to be rescheduled."

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Tages-Anzeiger
14. Mai 2026
Festival News

Orient Express Film Festival at Kinokoni Zurich

"Cultural recommendations in Zurich: OEFF arrives at Kinokoni with bold transnational auteur cinema and director Q&As."

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Der Bund
12. Mai 2026
Special Features & Reviews

They have few rights and still fall in love among olive groves

"Stranded Palestinian cousins navigating asylum borders: an evocative review of Mahdi Fleifel's «To a Land Unknown» presented at the festival."

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Geschichten übers Zusammenleben: Im Gespräch mit der Festivalleitung
Journal B
12. Mai 2026
Interviews & Conversations

Stories of Coexistence: In conversation with festival directors

"In-depth conversation with festival director Aydin Sevinç and organizer Tahmina Taghiyeva on cinematic curations and migrant perspectives."

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41Media
10. Mai 2026
Festival News

OEFF meets audiences for the sixth edition

"Focusing on migration, belonging, and coexistence, OEFF unfolds across Bern, Zurich, and Basel with a rich multicultural lineup."

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Gaste Avrupa
08. Mai 2026
Festival News

The 6th OEFF opens with the "Kardeş Türküler" documentary

"Celebrating 30 years of multicultural musical resistance, the festival opened with the Kardeş Türküler documentary and Elektro Hafız live."

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Göçmen sinemasının nar taneleri: Orient Express Film Festivali altıncı kez İsviçre yollarında
Velvele
29. April 2026
Special Features & Reviews

Pomegranate seeds of migrant cinema: OEFF on Swiss roads for the 6th time

"By Semra Çelebi: Multifaceted narratives of memory, migration, and resistance travel across Bern, Zurich, and Basel."

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6. Orient Express Film Festivali ve Kültür Haftaları Başlıyor
Haber Podium
26. April 2026
Festival News

6th Orient Express Film Festival and Cultural Weeks Commences

"Uniting cinema, sound, and dialogue, the festival spans three major Swiss cultural centres with screenings and post-film debates."

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Post Gazetesi
05. Mai 2026
Festival News

Major festival with "Living Together" theme in Switzerland: Orient Express begins

"Screening stories of belonging, transformation, and solidarity across Swiss cultural venues."

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BKA (Berner Kulturagenda)
02. Mai 2026
Festival News

Orient Express Film Festival: 30 Years with Kardeş Türküler

"Berner Kulturagenda highlight: Screening the 30-year journey of cultural bridge-building ensemble Kardeş Türküler."

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Bärner Nachtläbe: Orient Express Filmfestival Empfehlung
Hauptstadt
13. Mai 2026
Festival News

Bärner Nachtläbe: Orient Express Film Festival Recommendation

"Curated Bern nightlife and culture calendar recommendation for the festival weekend."

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Der Bund
20. Oktober 2024
Special Features & Reviews

OEFF 2024: Diversity and Dialogue at Kino REX Bern

"Spotlighting diversity with packed cinema halls and concerts by Dhafer Youssef and Ali Doğan Gönültaş."

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OEFF Media
15. Oktober 2024
Official Announcements

Official Trailer: Orient Express Film Festival 2024

"Official festival trailer for the 5th edition of OEFF under the theme 'Diversity'."

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Accreditation 2026

Press Accreditation for Bern, Zurich & Basel

Accredited journalists and culture critics receive full access to all festival screenings, panels, and special events across Bern, Zurich, and Basel. Please submit your press credentials.

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Medienstelle Ost Express Film Festival
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