The Agenda section functions as an overview of current world cinema. Global issues and trends are visualized, given that cinema is always a reflection of our surroundings. 51 films from 36 countries thematize this in one way or another. Films

United Europe � united success? The audience chooses its favourite film out of seven European blockbusters. Films

Spain, Great Britain, Israel and Germany: All short films at Filmfest Hamburg at one sight. Films

Twelve children and youth films from all over the world and workshops for the young cinema goers. Films

Films from Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein have rarely been as international as today. Even as a film city, Hamburg is gateway to the world. Boasting 11 productions at Filmfest Hamburg. Films

Six eye-opening film classics from the small country at the far end (or near end?) of Europe. Films

With a filmperformance of the Canadian artist Peggy Anne Berton and Marc St Aubin. A definite PLUS! Films

Seduction, deception and treachery � 13 TV films on the big screen with big stars. Films

Particularly narrative quests and cinematographic language � a selection of 10 highly personal films from the Hispanic and Portuguese language areas. Films

This year�s �Voil�!� section, featuring films from French cultural areas, contains a palette of genres that differ as much from one another as the various countries they originate from. Amusez-vous bien! With 12 films from the Francophone world. Films