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 FOR GROUPS IN CINEMA
3,50 € early booking price for groups of Young Film Lovers until September, 15 2023 (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
LUCAS Streaming | Online Short film program
GROUP PRICING LUCAS-Streaming: Exclusively for school classes and children or youth groups
10,00 € per group up to ten people
15,00 € per group until 29 people
20,00 € per group up over 30 people
Educators 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
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?
Until September 29, 2023. Discount for early bookers until 15 September 2023.
Can I book a group visit after September 29?
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 September 15, 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
What is cinema on demand?
In the mornings from October 5 to 12 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 »Kids«, »Teens« and »Youngsters« (availability may vary).
How big can a group be?
This offer is directed at groups of 30 to 50 people.
Which dates are available for booking?
There are several different time slots available on the mornings from October 5 to 12. Contact us! This new offer is exclusively available for certain time slots during the festival week at the Cinéma
Contact:
phone: 069 961 220 678 | web: lucas-filmfestival.de | contact: lucas-info@dff.film
Cinema Tickets
How can I buy cinema tickets?
Online or at the DFF box office (cash or EC card).
Online sales of cinema tickets at the DFF’s cinema are handled by our partner Cinetixx: In the programme 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.
Reservations for families and individuals by phone: +49 69 961 220 — 220 or via email to museumsbesuch@dff.film, keyword: LUCAS.
VIDEO ON DEMAND (VoD) | Online
Video on Demand for groups
Which technical requirements does the VoD service have?
PC (Windows 7 and above) or Mac (macOS 10.12.1 and above)
Chrome from version 75
Firefox from version 68 (with the plugin “Widevine Content Decryption Module” from version 4.10.1440.18)
Edge from version 44 (on Windows 10)
Safari as of version 11.2
At least 2 MBit/s data transfer rate for films in SD quality and 6 MBit/ data transfer rate for films in HD quality
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?
Booking only until December 15, watching is still possible up to and including December 23, 2023. We ask for your understanding that the lead time will be somewhat longer after the festival.
Can I book LUCAS-Streaming for groups after December 15?
Unfortunately, this is not possible.
Does every student need a ticket and how much is it?
When booking as a group/class, there is a single code that is used for joint sightings. Group prices are staggered:
10,00 € for groups up to ten persons
15,00 € for groups up to 29 persons
20,00 € for groups of 30 persons or more
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.
Can I watch short films from the film programme 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 several times?
Yes, you can watch the films several times with the class within the time period.
When can I watch the film programmes?
LUCAS streaming is available from the cinema premiere of the respective programme until December 23, 2023 via DFF Kino+.
How much time do I have to watch the film programme once I have purchased it?
From the first launch of the film programme you have 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?
In Germany.
I have booked a screening for a group. What happens next?
In the next step, you will receive the code. This usually happens a short time later, but it might take up to five working days after the festival. You create an account with DFF Kino+. This code gives you access to the previously defined collection of films.
Do I need an account?
Yes.
Can I delete my cookies while the film is on?
Yes, you can.
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
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