Tickets
Ticket Prices in Cinemas
CINEMA TICKETS
2,00 € for owners of a Frankfurt Pass up to 20 years of age
4,00 € for young film lovers up to 20 years of age, individuals with a severe disability, holders of the Frankfurt Pass older than 20 years or of the Kinocard, members of the freunde des DFF
6,00 € reduced admission fee for adults: pupils, trainees, students (not for students of the University of the Third Age, U3L) and unemployed people
8,00 € adults
Free admission is granted to members of the Patrons Circle, refugees and staff accompanying school classes and children’s or youth groups of ten or more. Young film fans celebrating their 18th birthday this year can watch all films in the »Youngsters« competition free of charge with the KulturPass.
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 FOR GROUPS
3,50 € early booking price for groups until September 30, 2023 (not included: Caligari FilmBühne)
Staff accompanying groups of at least ten young film lovers get free admission (up to three accompanying persons per group, up to two accompanying persons at Caligari FilmBühne).
Consultation and Booking:
Web: lucas-filmfestival.de | Phone: 069 961 220 – 678 | contact: lucas-info@dff.film
LUCAS Streaming | Online Short Film Program
GROUP PRICING LUCAS-Streaming:
Exclusively for School Classes and Children or Youth Groups
10,00 € for groups of up to ten people
15,00 € for groups of up to 29 people
20,00 € for group of over 30 people
Accompanying staff of groups of more than ten people receive 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, teachers, educators and parents,
this year all LUCAS films can be experienced in the cinema. In addition to the cinema, there is the possibility exclusively for school classes or groups of children and young people to watch the short films of the competitions via LUCAS streaming in the classroom or other suitable group rooms. This is possible from the cinema premiere of the respective programs until December 23.
How does it work?
CINEMA
Cinema for Groups and School Classes
How can I book a film for a group?
Either via our booking telephone (+49 69 961 220 – 678), by writing an e‑mail to lucas-info@dff.film or via the festival website.
Until when can I book a screening in the cinema for my group?
Until September 30, 2023.
Can I book cinema visits for groups after September 30?
Only after consultation by phone, as the allotments are limited.
Do all students need their own ticket and how much does it cost?
The cinema ticket costs € 3.50 per student, with a discount for early bookers until September 30, and € 4.00 thereafter. Up to three teachers can attend free of charge, or more after consultation.
Which payment methods can I use to buy tickets?
Groups: For all screenings* that are booked via the LUCAS office by invoice with Paypal or bank transfer. Alternatively you can pay in cash at the LUCAS box office in the respective cinema (up to 30 — 15 minutes before the start of the screening) or at any time for screenings at the DFF cinema at the DFF box office (cash or with EC card) during DFF opening hours. Tel. 069 961 220–678 | Mail: lucas-info@dff.film.
*Exception Caligari FilmBühne on SA, October 7, and SU, October 8: tickets at the box office of the Caligari FilmBühne and online.
Individuals: Cash at the LUCAS box office at the respective cinema (30 — 15 minutes before the start of the screening). For screenings at the DFF cinema online (via Klarna, Paypal or credit card) or at the DFF box office during DFF opening hours (cash or EC card).
How big can the group be?
Group bookings are possible from 10 persons. The limit is the number of seats available.
I have booked screening in the cinema for a group. What happens next?
First you will receive a booking confirmation from us by mail. If desired, you will receive an invoice, otherwise you pay 30 — 15 minutes before the start of the screening on site at the box office.
Are there subtitles and/or dubbing for non-German films?
All non-German films have either German or English subtitles. Films up to and including an age recommendation of “13 years and older” have a German voice-over.
Cinema on Demand | Competition Program in Cinemas
What does Cinema on Demand mean?
We will provide your group with a movie theater at your preferred time on the mornings of October 5 to 12 and screen the competition film of your choice for you. The offer is intended for groups of 30 to 50 people. The cinema halls are allocated according to the chronological order of bookings.
Which films can be selected?
You can select films from the »Kids«, »Teens« and »Youngsters« competitions (subject to availability).
How large can a group be?
The offer is aimed at groups of 30 to 50 people.
What are the available dates?
Various time slots are available on mornings from October 5 to 12, 2023. Please contact us! The offer can be booked exclusively on certain dates during the festival week at Cinéma.
Contact
Tel. 069 961 220 – 678 | lucas-filmfestival.de | lucas-info@dff.film.
Cinema Tickets for Individuals
How can I buy cinema tickets?
Online or at the box office of the DFF (cash or EC card).
The online presale of cinema tickets at the DFF’s cinema are handled by our partner Cinetixx: In the program overview, you can click on “Buy now” under the film screening of your choice to select the number of tickets you want and the price category (regular, reduced); payment is possible by credit card, Paypal or instant bank transfer. Online tickets can be purchased up to half an hour before the start of the screening.
For reservations for both families and individuals, call +49 69 961 220 – 220 or send an e‑mail to museumsbesuch@dff.film, keyword: LUCAS.
LUCAS-Streaming | Online
LUCAS-Streaming for Groups
What are the technical requirements for LUCAS-Streaming?
PC (Windows 7 and newer) or Mac (macOS 10.12.1 and newer)
Google Chrome as of version 75
Mozilla Firefox from version 68 (with the plugin “Widevine Content Decryption Module” from version 4.10.1440.18)
Microsoft Edge as of version 44 (on Windows 10)
Safari as of version 11.2
at least 2 MBit/s data transfer rate for movies in SD quality and 6 MBit/ data transfer rate for movies in HD quality
How can I book a LUCAS-Streaming movie program for a group?
Either via the booking phone: (+49 69 961 220 – 678), by writing an e‑mail to lucas-info@dff.film or via the festival website.
Until when can I book LUCAS streaming film programs as a group
Booking only until December 15, watching is still possible including December 23, 2023. We ask for your understanding that after the festival the lead time will be a bit longer.
Can I book LUCAS streaming for groups after December 15?
Unfortunately, this is not possible.
Do all students need their own tickets and how much does it cost?
When booking as a group/class, there is a single code that is used for joint viewing. Group prices are staggered:
10,00 € for groups of up to ten persons
15,00 € for groups of up to 29 persons
20,00 € for groups of more than 30 persons
Which payment methods can I use to buy tickets?
Paypal and bank transfer. You will receive an invoice in both cases.
How big can the group be?
Group bookings are possible from 10 persons.
Can I watch short films from the film program individually?
Yes, you can watch the short films in the curated order as an omnibus film, or each short film individually.
Can the individual short films be watched multiple times?
Yes, you can watch the films multiple times with the class until December 23, 2023.
When can I watch the short film programs?
LUCAS streaming is available from the theatrical premiere of each program through December 23, 2023 via DFF Kino+.
How much time do I have to watch the film program once I have purchased it?
From the first release of the film program, you have time until December 23, 2023. LUCAS wants to enable teachers to show individual short films repeatedly in class.
In which countries can I watch the films?
Only in Germany.
I have booked a film program for a group. What happens next?
First you will receive a booking confirmation from us by mail and then an invoice. In the next step you will receive the code. This usually happens a short time later, but after the festival it can take five working days. You create an account at DFF Kino+. With this code you get access to the previously defined collection of films.
Do I need an account?
Yes.
Can I delete my cookies while the movie is playing?
Yes.
Are there subtitles and/or dubbing for non-German language films?
All non-German language films have either German or English subtitles. Films up to and including the age recommendation “From 13 years” have a German voice-over that can be selected or deselected.
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
Adresses 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
Accreditations can be picked up daily at the info counter during the festival. This is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upon presentation of an accreditation at the box office, free cinema tickets are available, provided that the contingent is sufficient.
DFF box office
During the festival week, daily from 8:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., except Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday | 10 a.m. — 8:45 p.m
Sunday | 9:45 am — 8:45 pm
Box office other venues
The box offices open 30 minutes before the start of each screening. Please make sure to book a reservation beforehand.
Accessability
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
Festival Manager
E‑Mail: wehowsky@dff.film
Tel.: +49 69 961 220 673
Simon Schmidt
Film Education and School Cooperations
E‑Mail: s.schmidt@dff.film
Tel.: +49 69 961 220 672
Katharina Popp
Editorial Office, Public Relations
E‑Mail: popp@dff.film
Tel.: +49 69 961 220 314
Organizer:
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: Simon Schmidt
Program Design: Julia Fleißig, Simon Schmidt, 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)
Program Assistants: Feature Film: Lena Gropp | Short Film: Simon Schmidt, Simon Zerfaß
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, Phoebe Brownell, Jacqueline Cyll, Wilma Demel, Daniela Fend, Manuel Föhl, Peer Klemke, Olivia Kpalété, Johanna Krompos, Angelo Lo Bello, Lena März, Meghann Munro, Alice Paul, Julia Pietsch, Pascal Porada, Dorothee Stahl, Lara Verschrage
Coordination of Film Prints: Manuel Föhl, Pascal Porada
Editorial Office, Public Relations: Katharina Popp
Head of Public Relations: Frauke Haß
Authors: Amos Borchert, Ella Brunßen, Jette Evers, Julia Fleißig, Peer Klemke, Johanna Krompos, Katharina Popp, Simon Schmidt, Lena Steinacker, Stefan Stiletto, Kirsten Taylor, Naima Wagner, Rochus Wolff, Olaf Wehowsky
Assistants:
Organization: Jannika Krämer
Editorial Office: Jette Evers
Production: Trieu Dao, Bao Chau Ngo, Stephanie Wong
Film Education: Ella Brunßen, Lena Steinacker
Guest Services: N.A.
Online platform: Katharina Ewald, Christian Appelt
Moderation: Nadine Aldag, Joachim Elsler, Manuel Föhl, Florian Höhr, Sarah Peil, Paul Skupin
Jury support: N.A.
Volunteers: Alice Paul, Lisa Remeter
Website: Katharina Popp, Jette Evers
Translation of Dialog Lists and Voice-over: Hannah Bitzer, Ella Brunßen, Friedrich Brückner, Daniela Fonda, Jannika Krämer, Sabrina Herzog, Jonathan Lutz, Miriam Kammerer, Julia Schmitz, Andreas Schütze, Tommy Stärker
Additional Material for Film Education:Nadine Aldag, Antje Knapp, Sarah Peil
Festival Trailer:Janik Damrau, Jakob Kloth; Sound: Holger Jung
Festival Photography: Oliver Leicht, N.A