Tickets
Ticket prices in cinema
CINEMA TICKETS
4,00 € for Young Film Lovers up to 20 years of age*
2,00 € for owners of a Frankfurt-Pass
8,00 € adults
6,00 € Reduced admission fees for pupils, students and unemployed people
* Members of the friends of the DFF, severely handicapped and adult Frankfurt Pass holders pay 4,00 €.
Tickets for all DFF events are available at the ticket counter of the DFF. Other venues offer tickets starting 30 minutes before a screening.
EARLY BOOKING PRICES IN CINEMA
3,50 € early booking price for Young Film Lovers until 17.9.2021 (not included: Caligari FilmBühne)
Chaperones for groups of at least ten Young Film Lovers get free admission (up to 3 chaperones per group, up to 2 chaperones at Caligari FilmBühne).
Consultation and booking at:
Web: lucas-filmfestival.de | Phone: 069 961 220 678 | contact: lucas-info@dff.film
Video-on-Demand | Online program
GROUP PRICING VIDEO-ON-DEMAND (VoD) Exclusively for school classes and children or youth groups
2,00 € per person in group (ten or more people) until 17.9.2021 up to 2 chaperones per group of at least ten Young Film Lovers get free admission
Consultation and booking at:
web: lucas-filmfestival.de | phone: 069 961 220 678 | contact: lucas-info@dff.film
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the festival
Dear Film Lovers, dear teachers, dear parents,
This year you get to enjoy our competition program in cinemas and in the classroom. Aside from a visit to the cinema, school classes or children and youth groups will have the exclusive opportunity to stream our films per Video-on-Demand directly from your classroom or other suitable group venues.
How does it work?
CINEMA
Cinema for groups
Important! Our LUCAS hygiene concept
- At the moment a visit to the cinema is only possible with one of the following documents: a certified proof of recovery, a negative COVID Test (no self-tests and no test results older than 24 hours), or proof of full vaccination.
You can find a list of free testing facilities near the DFF here.
- Please fill out and hand in this contact form.
- You are required to wear a face mask in all buildings and at the cinema until you reach your seat. The mask can be removed during the screening.
You can find our safety and hygiene concepts here.
How can I book a screening for a group?
You can either call our booking hotline: 069 961 220–678, mail us at lucasinfo@dff.film or über Kinovorstellungen buchen.
Until when can I book screenings for groups?
Up until 17.9.2021.
Can I book a group visit after 17.9.2021?
Please call to consult with us, since our contingent is limited.
Does every student need a ticket and how much is it?
Tickets for students are priced at € 3,50 with our early booking discount until 17.9.2021 and after that at € 4,00. Up to three teachers can join for free.
Which payment options do you offer?
Groups: For all screenings (not including Caligari FilmBühne) payment options include PayPal and transfer (ask for an invoice at the LUCAS office). You can pay cash at any ticket counter of our LUCAS venues (30–15 minutes before the screening) or at the DFF ticket counter for screenings at the DFF cinema (cash or debit card) during the DFF’s opening hours. Phone: 069 961 220–678 | mail: lucas-info@dff.film.
Single person: You can pay cash at any ticket counter of the LUCAS venues (30–15 minutes before the screening). Tickets for screenings at the DFF cinema can be paid for online (via Klarna, Paypal, or credit card) or during the DFF’s opening hours at the ticket counter (cash or debit card).
How big can a group be?
Group bookings are available for groups of ten people or more.
I have booked a screening for a group. What happens next?
You will receive a booking confirmation from us via mail. Upon request, you can receive an invoice or otherwise pay at the ticket counter.
Are there subtitles and/or dubbing for non-German films?
All non-German films are subtitled either in German or English. Films recommended for ages 13 and up have German voice over.
Cinema on demand | Competition program in cinemas
Important! Our LUCAS hygiene concept
- At the moment a visit to the cinema is only possible with one of the following documents: a certified proof of recovery, a negative COVID Test (no self-tests and no test results older than 24 hours) or proof of full vaccination.
You can find a list of free testing facilities near the DFF here.
- Please fill out and hand in this contact form.
- You are required to wear a face mask in all buildings and at the cinema until you reach your seat. The mask can be removed during the screening.
You can find our safety and hygiene concepts here.
What is cinema on demand?
In the mornings from 30.09. until 7.10. we offer your group a cinema venue at your requested time. You pick a film from our competition program. This offer is directed at groups of 20 to 40 people. Cinema halls will be assigned in the chronological order of the bookings.
Which movies are available for choosing?
You can pick any film from our competition programs 8+, 13+ and 16+ | Youngsters (availability may vary).
How big can a group be?
This offer is directed at groups of 20 to 55 people.
Which dates are available for booking?
There are several different time slots available on the mornings from 30.9. until 7.10. Contact us! This new offer is exclusively available for certain time slots during the festival week at the Cinéma Petit and Kino des DFF.
Contact:
phone: 069 961 220 678 | web: lucas-filmfestival.de | contact: lucas-info@dff.film
VIDEO ON DEMAND (VoD) | Online
Video on Demand for groups
Which technical requirements does the VoD service have?
You will need a fast and stable internet connection for our online services, as well as a browser that supports DRM-protected media. We recommend MICROSOFT EDGE. If you are using a beamer and not watching on a monitor, the beamer must be digitally connected.
How can I book a VoD screening for a group?
You can either call our booking hotline: 069 961 220–678, mail us at lucas-info@dff.film or via book VOD.
Until when can I book a VoD screening for groups?
Until 17.9.2021
Does every student need a ticket and how much is it?
When booking for a group/class you will receive a single code that will be used for the joint screening. The pricing per student is 2,00 € per screening. Up to two teachers can join for free.
Which payment options do you offer?
We offer payment via PayPal or transfer. In both cases you will receive an invoice.
How big can a group be?
Group bookings are available for groups of ten people or more.
When can I watch the films?
Our VoD films are available for streaming from 30th September to 7th October 2021 on the LUCAS website.
How much time do I have to watch the film once I purchased it?
48 hours.
In which countries can I watch the films?
In Germany.
I have booked a screening for a group. What happens next?
You will receive a booking confirmation from us via Mail, as well as an invoice. When your payment is confirmed, you will receive the code from us. This usually happens shortly after and at the latest on 27.9.2021.
Do I need an account with Pantaflix?
No.
Can I delete my cookies while the film is on?
You are advised not to do so, since it might interfere with the film’s playback.
Are there subtitles and/or dubbing for non-German films?
All non-German films are subtitled either in German or English. Films recommended for ages 13 and up have a German voice over, which you can choose to turn on or off.
Should there be any more questions or if you need help choosing a film for your group:
More Info | Consultation | Booking
phone: 069 961 220–678 | lucas-info@dff.film
Venues
Kino des DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum
Schaumainkai 41, 60596 Frankfurt am Main
How do I get to Kino des DFF via public transport? Click here:
Caligari FilmBühne
Marktplatz 9, 65183 Wiesbaden
How do I get to Caligari FilmBühne via public transport? Click here:
Cinéma
Rossmarkt 7, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
How do I get to Kino Cinéma via public transport? Click here:
Kino im Hafen 2
Nordring 129, 63067 Offenbach
How do I get to Kino im Hafen 2 via public transport? Click here:
Festival Center
Addresses and stops
DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum
Schaumainkai 41, 60596 Frankfurt am Main
U1, U2, U3, U8 | Stop: Schweizer Platz
U4, U5 | Stop: Willy-Brandt-Platz
Straßenbahn 14, 15, 16 | Stop: Gartenstraße
Bus 46 | Stop: Untermainbrücke
Opening Hours
LUCAS-Counter/Accreditation
| TH 30.9 | 9:30–12:30 | 16–17:30 Uhr |
| FR 1.10. | 8:45–18 Uhr |
| SA 2.10. | 10–16 Uhr |
| SU 3.10. | 10–18 Uhr |
| MO 4.10. | 8:45–18 Uhr |
| TU 5.10. | 8:45–18 Uhr |
| WE 6.10. | 8:45–18 Uhr |
| TH 7.10. | 8:45–11 Uhr |
| TH 30.9. | 9:15–20:45 o’clock |
| FR 1.10. | 8:30–20:45 o’clock |
| SA 2.10. | 10–20:45 o’clock |
| SU 3.10. | 9:45–20:45 o’clock |
| MO 4.10. | 8:30–20:45 o’clock |
| TU 5.10. | 8:30–20:45 o’clock |
| WE 6.10. | 8:30–20:45 o’clock |
| TH 7.10. | 8:30–18 o’clock |
Festival location “Yachtklub”
Deutschherrnufer 12
60594 Frankfurt am Main
Accessibility
The DFF is accessible for visitors with restricted mobility and for guests with wheelchairs via a lift at the entrance to the right of the museum. Elevators in the foyer provide barrier-free access to all exhibition floors (1st-3rd floor), as well as to the cinema on the ground floor and the film workshop and workshop rooms on the 4th floor. There is a separate restroom for disabled guests in the basement. We offer a wheelchair for rental.
More info on accessibility at other venues: Accessability
How do I get to DFF via public transport? Click here:
Accreditation
Accreditation of press representatives
You can use this form to make a mandatory request for your accreditation.
Upon showing your accreditation card at the LUCAS counter, you will receive free cinema tickets as long as the contingent is sufficient.
Please note: Have a separate ticket issued for each event you wish to attend. The accreditation pass is only valid in combination with a photo ID. Likewise, a voucher code can be used on the VoD platform as long as the contingent is sufficient.
Please direct further questions to:
Mail: lucas-redaktion@dff-film
Phone: +49 (0)69 961 220 314
Fax: +49 (0)69 961 220 669
Accreditation for industry
You can make a mandatory request for accreditation using this form.
(Accreditation fee: 30.00 € (payment upon pickup)
Upon showing your accreditation card at the LUCAS counter, you will receive free cinema tickets as long as the contingent is sufficient.
Please note: Have a separate ticket issued for each event you wish to attend. The accreditation pass is only valid in combination with a photo ID. Likewise, a voucher code can be used on the VoD platform as long as the contingent is sufficient.
Please direct further questions to:
E‑Mail: lucas-welcome@dff.film
Tel: +49 (0)69 961 220 675
Fax: +49 (0)69 961 220 669
Accreditation for students
You can request binding accreditation with this form.
Accreditation fee: 10,00 € (payment upon pickup)
Upon showing your accreditation card at the LUCAS counter, you will receive free cinema tickets as long as the contingent is sufficient.
Please note: Have a separate ticket issued for each event you wish to attend. The accreditation pass is only valid in combination with a photo ID. Likewise, a voucher code can be used on the VoD platform as long as the contingent is sufficient.
Please direct further questions to:
E‑Mail: lucas-welcome@dff.film
Tel: +49 (0)69 961 220 675
Fax: +49 (0)69 961 220 669
Contact & Team
Julia Fleißig
Head of Festival
E‑Mail: fleissig@dff.film
Tel.: +49 69 961 220 671
Olaf Wehowsky
Head of Festival Management
E‑Mail: wehowsky@dff.film
Tel.: +49 69 961 220 673
Wilke Bitter
Head of Film Education and School Cooperations
E‑Mail: bitter@dff.film
Tel.: +49 69 961 220 672
Tobias Hüser
Editorial Office, Public Relations
E‑Mail: hueser@dff.film
Tel.: +49 69 961 220 314
Organiser:
DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum
Schaummainkai 41
60596 Frankfurt am Main
www.dff.film
Head of Festival / Artistic Direction: Julia Fleißig
Festival Management: Olaf Wehowsky
»Get Involved!«
Film Education and School Cooperations: Wilke Bitter
Programme Design: Wilke Bitter, Julia Fleißig, Olaf Wehowsky
In Cooperation with the cinema department of the DFF (Head: Natascha Gikas) and with the department Film Education and Mediation (Head: Christine Kopf)
Programm Assistants: Feature Film: Meghann Munro | Short Film: Wilke Bitter
Selection Committee | Feature Films: Henning Adam, Julia Fleißig, Stefan Stiletto, Kirsten Taylor
Selection Committee | Short Films: Julia Fleißig, Holger Twele, Dr. Ursula Vossen
Viewing Committee | Short Films: Wilke Bitter, Jacqueline Cyll, Wilma Demel, Caroline Fuchs, Astrid Jakob-Rees, Johanna Krompos, Angelo Davide Lo Bello, Julia Pietsch, Katharina Potzuweit, Lara Verschragen, Olaf Wehowsky
Guest Services: Julia Pietsch | E‑Mail: pietsch@dff.film | Tel.: +49 69 961 220 675
Coordination of Film Prints: Manuel Föhl
Editorial Office, Public Relations: Tobias Hüser
Head of Public Relations: Frauke Haß
Authors: Henning Adam, Wilke Bitter, Amos Borchert, Tobias Hüser, Julia Fleißig, Julia Pietsch, Stefan Stiletto, Kirsten Taylor
Assistants:
Social Media and Post Production: Felix Englert, Leonie Keßel, Jana Rüd, Dilek Topal
Film Education: Phoebe Brownell, Natalie Jöckel, Ilona-Tássia Schrepfer
Editorial Office: Anna Dürbeck, Alessia Radomski
Guest Services: Lejla Becirovic, Malika Julie Finke
VoD-platform: Pascal Porada
Organisation: Amani Abidi, Lisa Theissen
Moderation: Ulrike Melsbach, Florian Höhr, Nadine Aldag, Stefan Stiletto, Kirsten Taylor, Wilke Bitter
Jury support: Henrik Stein, Johanna Krompos, Nina Ullmann, Raphael Dick.
Volunteers: Patrick Kokoszynski, Mira Gunkel, Katharina Popp, Evi Rohde, Brenda Gonzales, Marie-Christin Severin.
Website: Amani Abidi, Wilke Bitter, Anna Dürbeck, Jenni Ellwanger, Tobias Hüser, Jürgen Kindlmann, Alessia Radomski, Dilek Topal
Translation of Dialog Lists: Melanie Aschenbrenner, Wilma Demel, Eva Neubauer, Natascha Noack, Alessia Radomski, Lisa Theissen
Voice-Over: Melanie Aschenbrenner, Fenna Benetz, Wilma Demel, Caroline Intrup, Natascha Noack, Silvia Schwinger, Nora Solcher.
Additional Material for Film Education: Nadine Aldag, Wilke Bitter, Wilma Demel, Manuel Föhl, Antje Knapp, Julia Pietsch, Ulrike Melsbach
Festival Trailer: FISCHHALLE Büro für Gestaltung, Anke Fuchs & Axel Sucrow, Sound for Picture, Holger Jung
Festival Photography: Oliver Leicht, Sascha Rheker, Jana Rüd