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In its more than 18 years long festival history, British Shorts Film Festival always has had a special focus on documentaries. The 2026 edition again presents four very special screenings featuring thrilling, entertaining and visionary short documentaries from the UK, Ireland – and from all over the world. Award-winning works that tell urgent stories and mix the genre with influences from drama, animation and experimental!The film programme at Klick Kino:
Howls to the Harbour
(Documentary), D.: Christian Cargill, 16:40 Min.
‘Howls to the Harbour’ is an intimate portrait of a British musician named Patrick Wolf. One of the defining artists of his generation, the film finds him on the East coast of Kent as he builds a new life by the sea after a traumatic ten years in the shadows.
Plongeurs
(Documentary), D.: Hector Aponysus, 11:54 Min.
A documentary exploring masculinity, fearlessness, and freedom. Young men in Marseille are diving from extreme heights – motorways, clifftops and buildings – into the Mediterranean Sea.
It All Comes Down
(Animation, Documentary), D.: Meg Earls, 06:17 Min.
Three generations of women sit around a table as the granddaughter begins asking questions about the past.
You Can Call Me Lou
(Documentary), D.: Georgia Zeta Gkoka, 13:00 Min.
The personal and transformative story of Louise, an ex-dancer who transitioned in the legendary London club scene during its iconic era of the 1980s and 1990s.
Have You Seen The Beast?
(Documentary), D.: Will Hewitt, Austen McCowan, 06:57 Min.
A cold case rumour-mentary about a big wild cat in the rural Welsh countryside.
Set Pace
(Documentary), D.: Daisy Ifama, 13:20 Min.
The story of Carol Glenn, Britain's first black, female motorsports official, and her new project.
New Ground
(Documentary), D.: Louisa Rechenbach, 14:07 Min.
UK’s first purpose-built co-housing community for women over 50 focuses on communal living and strong community values.
Criatura
(Animation, Documentary), D.: Nitya Ramlogan, 09:20 Min.
Recordings from interviews with 13-year-old Lola and her school peers tell a coming-of-age story about migrating from Mexico to London.
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British Shorts Film Festival, 22 to 28 January 2026 at Sputnik Kino, City Kino Wedding, Acudkino, Filmrauschpalast, Kino Intimes, Klick Kino and Xenon Kino.
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Filmstill from Have You Seen the Beast
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