Program guide
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Come grab your badge and a coffee and give yourself some time to explore the playful interactive "We Are Gym" exhibition before the pitches start.
Projects of Dcampus 2026 will pitch for the first time to an international audience of key industry experts.
In “We are Gym,” the body and the machine form a single system of movement. Although the interactive objects at this gym resemble exercise equipment, they do not build muscle; instead, they invite visitors to explore the interplay between the body, perception, and technology.
Nils Franck of Little Dot Studios Germany joins Adam Gee to discuss what is new for independent producers on YouTube.
Projects of Dcampus 2026 will pitch for the first time to an international audience of key industry experts.
A workshop with the psychologist Professor Eva Asselmann on how to stay resilient and effective in times of change.
Can you be more empathetic than a machine?
When 8-year-old Deaf Ron fears his first camping trip, his mother’s story of Eddie the Camper comes to life, and together, you and Ron connect through sign language.
Collective Body is an interactive, virtual reality experience that invites us to meet ourselves and each other through movement.#
To participate a slot (45 min) must be reserved on site.
Tucked in a wild garden inside a corporate building, a small bird flutters. Like a collective Tamagotchi, Empathy Creatures explores empathy between species and care as collective subversion.
Our weather is getting angrier. Everywhere. A 10 minute Virtual Reality Experience inspired by a true story.
Where are you feeling? In the virtual reality experience Soul Paint, you use the language of art to explore and express your feelings.
Breathe life into your environment through the power of your gaze.
Immerse yourself in a world that’s closer to us than we think.
A Long Goodbye tells the story of Ida, a 72-year-old pianist living with dementia.
One to One meetings between project holders who pitched on Day 1 and key industry experts.
In the unique setting of St. Ulrich’s Church, SILBERSALZ 2026 kicks off with five days of festivities centered on the theme “Ich, verbesserlich?” The focus is on health in all its facets—and the question of the possibilities and limits of human optimization. The festival kicks off with a powerful opening: the performative installation SHRINK 01995 by the internationally acclaimed Belgian artist Lawrence Malstaf, who will be in attendance.
How does it feel when the human body suddenly becomes an exhibit?
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Start your DCampus Exchange day with ARTE: join us for a healthy networking breakfast with fellow documentary industry professionals — and, if you’re feeling energetic, a fun health kick in the "We Are Gym" installation.
Projects of Dcampus 2026 will pitch for the first time to an international audience of key industry experts.
In “We are Gym,” the body and the machine form a single system of movement. Although the interactive objects at this gym resemble exercise equipment, they do not build muscle; instead, they invite visitors to explore the interplay between the body, perception, and technology.
Being small doesn’t mean your feelings are small, too. In five lovingly crafted animated films, little creatures embark on big adventures and discover that sometimes they have to rise to the occasion. Sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad, and always full of imagination, these films tell stories of friendship and solidarity, of worries and courage, and of the small and big challenges of growing up. From 5 years old.
Based on her own experience with robot-assisted abdominal surgery, Rajotte’s piece involves an operation conducted by the medical robot Da Vinci, and invites us on a fanciful voyage to the heart of an imaginary patient’s body.
Can you be more empathetic than a machine?
Collective Body is an interactive, virtual reality experience that invites us to meet ourselves and each other through movement.#
To participate a slot (45 min) must be reserved on site.
When 8-year-old Deaf Ron fears his first camping trip, his mother’s story of Eddie the Camper comes to life, and together, you and Ron connect through sign language.
Tucked in a wild garden inside a corporate building, a small bird flutters. Like a collective Tamagotchi, Empathy Creatures explores empathy between species and care as collective subversion.
Our weather is getting angrier. Everywhere. A 10 minute Virtual Reality Experience inspired by a true story.
Where are you feeling? In the virtual reality experience Soul Paint, you use the language of art to explore and express your feelings.
You're on the move and need a break: Have a seat.
Breathe life into your environment through the power of your gaze.
Immerse yourself in a world that’s closer to us than we think.
A Long Goodbye tells the story of Ida, a 72-year-old pianist living with dementia.
A conversation about Planet Octopus - a new, agile network for international coproductions
Projects of DCampus 2026 will pitch for the first time to an international audience of key industry experts.
What does it actually mean to be “different” – and why can it sometimes be so difficult? A little wolf made of ink, young birds taking their first flight, and unusual friendships show us that being different can certainly be challenging – but it can also be pretty wonderful. From 8 years old.
When movement becomes a mental challenge: In this workshop, participants will experience how simple exercises challenge the brain, sharpen focus, and offer a whole new way of experiencing coordination — in a surprising, playful, and interactive way.
Being small doesn’t mean your feelings are small, too. In five lovingly crafted animated films, little creatures embark on big adventures and discover that sometimes they have to rise to the occasion. Sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad, and always full of imagination, these films tell stories of friendship and solidarity, of worries and courage, and of the small and big challenges of growing up. From 5 years old.
A session exploring the latest in crowdfunding documentary projects.
Why are some diseases diagnosed later in women? Why don’t medications work the same way for everyone? Women and men don’t always get sick in the same way. Symptoms are perceived differently, diagnoses are made with varying frequency, and treatments don’t work the same way for everyone. Gender medicine aims to better understand these differences and help make healthcare more equitable.
One to One meetings between project holders who pitched on Day 2 and key industry experts.
EUROPA 2057 presents a scientifically grounded thought experiment: How will we live 30 years from now? Drawing on current research, the series creates surprising visions of the future while asking one fundamental question: What kind of future do we want – and what decisions do we need to make today to shape it?
One to One meetings between project holders who pitched on Day 2 and key industry experts.
The BR program “Die Frage” (eng. The Question) explores topics that people are thinking about and for which there are no quick or easy answers. It focuses on personal experiences, different perspectives, and the search for answers. The stories are available as podcasts and on YouTube.
What does it actually mean to be “different” – and why can it sometimes be so difficult? A little wolf made of ink, young birds taking their first flight, and unusual friendships show us that being different can certainly be challenging – but it can also be pretty wonderful. From 8 years old.
Care robots, AI, or intelligent assistance systems—what technologies do we want for the future of care? In this workshop, participants will use a creative storytelling method to develop their own future scenarios.
Wildfires are getting out of control with increasing frequency in Europe. In 2025, more than one million hectares of forest burned. Even modern technology is reaching its limits. How will we live with fire in the future?
How can we better protect animal species around the world? An adventurous journey through our planet’s wild nature!
In this special live episode of Quarks Daily, host Sebastian Sonntag, psychology author Christiane Tovar, and our nutrition and fitness expert Sophie Kuhlmann explore the question: Which decisions actually contribute to our future health?
The Meckel Collections at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg are among the most significant anatomical collections in Europe. Since the 18th century, they have preserved unique specimens, models, and historical artifacts related to anatomy and the history of medicine.
How does it feel when the human body suddenly becomes an exhibit?
Who shapes the city—and who shapes change? A stroll through Halle opens up new perspectives on familiar places. This 90-minute walk through the city examens structural change from the perspective of youths.
Millions suffer from ME/CFS and post-infectious syndromes like Long COVID, yet medicine continues to turn a blind eye—Chronically Ignored investigates why this ongoing crisis has been overlooked for decades, and how the pandemic only intensified the neglect.
Protecting our environment is not just an exercise for plants and animals, it translates directly to protecting ourselves, because Planetary Health is Public Health. But currently, planet Earth is well outside of being a safe operating space for humanity.
How does it feel when the human body suddenly becomes an exhibit?
A captivating group portrait of people who hear voices undergoing a revolutionary treatment: a psychiatrist invites the voices themselves to speak, unraveling their secrets. Who are they? Why are they so hostile? What do they actually want?
How much of the experience of the Wende is reflected in today’s energy transition in eastern Germany – and what does this mean for shaping the future of these regions?
From the Los Angeles Times and Pulitzer Prize-finalist Rosanna Xia, OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT is a cinematic exposé of an environmental disaster lurking just off the coast of Southern California.
Join us as we celebrate the excellence in science storytelling and honour this year’s Science & Media Awards winners.
When a German scientist's accidental discovery of mRNA vaccine technology becomes humanity's last hope against a global pandemic, a twist of fate forces him to fight for his own survival just as the world desperately needs him most.
Immortelle is an atmospheric and figurative audiovisual performance illustrating the flights and falls of psychological endurance. Featuring a cathartic flux of sonic and visual fragments, this unpredictable piece opens a door onto how a mind in internal turmoil redefines the outside world.
Friday, October 30, 2026
In “We are Gym,” the body and the machine form a single system of movement. Although the interactive objects at this gym resemble exercise equipment, they do not build muscle; instead, they invite visitors to explore the interplay between the body, perception, and technology.
Being small doesn’t mean your feelings are small, too. In five lovingly crafted animated films, little creatures embark on big adventures and discover that sometimes they have to rise to the occasion. Sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad, and always full of imagination, these films tell stories of friendship and solidarity, of worries and courage, and of the small and big challenges of growing up. From 5 years old.
Rita is dead. What remains are cassettes, letters, postcards, and the traces of five lives that underwent fundamental changes in the 1990s. Through fictional biographies, the story takes us back to a time when so much was possible and so little was certain.
(max. 5 players)
New jobs, new ideas, a region undergoing transformation—the Science Market showcases what structural change means for the region. Around 30 exhibitors will demonstrate how research, business, and innovation are shaping this local transformation. The event also features a diverse stage program, panel discussions, and workshops. Every day, a happy hour at the Lange Tafel invites visitors to mingle and relax.
Based on her own experience with robot-assisted abdominal surgery, Rajotte’s piece involves an operation conducted by the medical robot Da Vinci, and invites us on a fanciful voyage to the heart of an imaginary patient’s body.
Can you be more empathetic than a machine?
Collective Body is an interactive, virtual reality experience that invites us to meet ourselves and each other through movement.#
To participate a slot (45 min) must be reserved on site.
When 8-year-old Deaf Ron fears his first camping trip, his mother’s story of Eddie the Camper comes to life, and together, you and Ron connect through sign language.
Tucked in a wild garden inside a corporate building, a small bird flutters. Like a collective Tamagotchi, Empathy Creatures explores empathy between species and care as collective subversion.
Our weather is getting angrier. Everywhere. A 10 minute Virtual Reality Experience inspired by a true story.
Where are you feeling? In the virtual reality experience Soul Paint, you use the language of art to explore and express your feelings.
You're on the move and need a break: Have a seat.
Breathe life into your environment through the power of your gaze.
Immerse yourself in a world that’s closer to us than we think.
A Long Goodbye tells the story of Ida, a 72-year-old pianist living with dementia.
For several years now, an increasing number of young people have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer (early-onset colorectal carcinoma, EOCRC). The project “Science Snack: Colorectal Cancer Prevention for Young People” aims to educate people aged 20–45 about risk factors, the role of the microbiome, diet, fiber, exercise, as well as symptoms and prevention.
How simple exercises challenge the brain and offer a new way to experience coordination.
A new space for meeting, learning, and creating is emerging in Halle-Neustadt. The local community will help decide what activities will be offered there—and that process begins now. The City of Halle, in collaboration with the Just Transition Center, invites you to help shape the Neustadt Campus at the SILBERSALZ Festival.
What does it actually mean to be “different” – and why can it sometimes be so difficult? A little wolf made of ink, young birds taking their first flight, and unusual friendships show us that being different can certainly be challenging – but it can also be pretty wonderful. From 8 years old.
Whether it's the 5am Club, sleep-tracking apps, or dietary supplements: constantly optimizing sleep is all the rage. But from a scientific perspective, what really works—and what doesn't?
Being small doesn’t mean your feelings are small, too. In five lovingly crafted animated films, little creatures embark on big adventures and discover that sometimes they have to rise to the occasion. Sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad, and always full of imagination, these films tell stories of friendship and solidarity, of worries and courage, and of the small and big challenges of growing up. From 5 years old.
What do literature and TV series reveal about the (self-)assessment, control, and availability of women’s bodies? Together, we will read and discuss works of fiction in which women’s bodies and their health or illness are the focus of surveillance.
From Event to Broadcast: How does a news broadcast emerge from the daily flood of reports? Which topics are important, what will be the lead story on the 7 p.m. news, which report will become an Instagram post—and what will be featured live on YouTube?
With all the promises of miracles and social media trends around, it's hard to separate fact from fiction. This can be costly, and in the worst case, even dangerous.
How much work goes into the perfect body – and who actually decides what it should look like? Where does self-care end and an unhealthy self-optimization begin? These five short films explore body image and beauty ideals, sometimes with humour, sometimes in deeply personal ways. From 14 years old.
Film discussion with: Dr. Nadja Walter (Sportpsychologist, Leipzig University)
moderated by: Melia Weltzien (Film Curator)
What does it actually mean to be “different” – and why can it sometimes be so difficult? A little wolf made of ink, young birds taking their first flight, and unusual friendships show us that being different can certainly be challenging – but it can also be pretty wonderful. From 8 years old.
These four short films take us on a fascinating journey – into the vastness of our solar system, 66 million years back in time, into the future of our climate, and deep inside the human body.
ME/CFS patients are fighting for visibility and for their lives: For years, those affected were let down by policymakers and the healthcare system. Now, research is gaining momentum—too late for some, but others still have hope.
“Utterly entertaining…. This book hits you like a good techno spinning class: fast-paced, sweaty, and not a second too long across its 192 pages.” — Thore Rausch, Süddeutsche Zeitung
Science in a Nutshell: Here, the phase-out of coal takes center stage.
How does it feel when the human body suddenly becomes an exhibit?
How does it feel when the human body suddenly becomes an exhibit?
A cosmic tale where light itself is the main character.
As dementia erodes a woman's ability to communicate her inner life, her husband and daughter struggle to act in her best interest, navigating love and the fragile boundaries between care, protection, and autonomy.
“Psychological knowledge is not a luxury, but an invisible resource from which resilience and community arise. Inner strength has never been as crucial as it is today.”
- Prof. Dr. Eva Asselmann
Who are we when everything changes? With scientific precision and personal openness, filmmaker Louise Unmack Kjeldsen embarks on an emotional journey into the mystery of menopause. She meets leading researchers and, together with women from around the world who are experiencing severe menopausal symptoms, openly shares their stories and experiences.
How does it feel when the human body suddenly becomes an exhibit?
Trees communicate with each other at 220 hertz A/V (2026) is an immersive audiovisual performance combining moving image, generative sound, and biosensitive devices. The work is presented in dome projection and coupled with a modular synthesizer connected by electrodes to a living tree, whose bioelectrical signals feed the sonic flux in real time.
Digital monopolists are bringing ever-larger parts of our lives under their control. Can we do anything about the dominance of the tech giants? “We have to!” says Cologne-based media scientist and author Martin Andree.
How does it feel when the human body suddenly becomes an exhibit?
Sports are studied across many disciplines: in nutrition and materials science, in religious and cultural studies, and in mathematics and physics. Sports bring people together—and the sciences, too. To celebrate the Silbersalz Science & Media Festival, we’re bringing stories and faces from the 16th issue of Science Notes magazine to the stage. Sarah Wild will accompany the evening with a DJ set for your belly, legs—and mind.
Trees communicate with each other at 220 hertz A/V (2026) is an immersive audiovisual performance combining moving image, generative sound, and biosensitive devices. The work is presented in dome projection and coupled with a modular synthesizer connected by electrodes to a living tree, whose bioelectrical signals feed the sonic flux in real time.
Ahead of us, the future is being run by people who mean well. There's a cure available, an upgrade, a machine that will look after you, a friend that fits in your pocket. All you have to do is agree — but nobody ever reads the small print! This shorts programme is about what's in it. Seven films, from dark comedy to quiet dread, about the deals we make with whatever promises to help, and the odd, stubborn business of staying human once we've signed.
*Terms and conditions apply
Saturday, October 31, 2026
In “We are Gym,” the body and the machine form a single system of movement. Although the interactive objects at this gym resemble exercise equipment, they do not build muscle; instead, they invite visitors to explore the interplay between the body, perception, and technology.
Being small doesn’t mean your feelings are small, too. In five lovingly crafted animated films, little creatures embark on big adventures and discover that sometimes they have to rise to the occasion. Sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad, and always full of imagination, these films tell stories of friendship and solidarity, of worries and courage, and of the small and big challenges of growing up. From 5 years old.
Rita is dead. What remains are cassettes, letters, postcards, and the traces of five lives that underwent fundamental changes in the 1990s. Through fictional biographies, the story takes us back to a time when so much was possible and so little was certain.
(max. 5 players)
You’re invited to join us on a two-hour walk to the future sites of the “New European Bauhaus” in Halle (Saale).
New jobs, new ideas, a region undergoing transformation—the Science Market showcases what structural change means for the region. Around 30 exhibitors will demonstrate how research, business, and innovation are shaping this local transformation. The event also features a diverse stage program, panel discussions, and workshops. Every day, a happy hour at the Lange Tafel invites visitors to mingle and relax.
Based on her own experience with robot-assisted abdominal surgery, Rajotte’s piece involves an operation conducted by the medical robot Da Vinci, and invites us on a fanciful voyage to the heart of an imaginary patient’s body.
Can you be more empathetic than a machine?
Collective Body is an interactive, virtual reality experience that invites us to meet ourselves and each other through movement.#
To participate a slot (45 min) must be reserved on site.
When 8-year-old Deaf Ron fears his first camping trip, his mother’s story of Eddie the Camper comes to life, and together, you and Ron connect through sign language.
Tucked in a wild garden inside a corporate building, a small bird flutters. Like a collective Tamagotchi, Empathy Creatures explores empathy between species and care as collective subversion.
Our weather is getting angrier. Everywhere. A 10 minute Virtual Reality Experience inspired by a true story.
Where are you feeling? In the virtual reality experience Soul Paint, you use the language of art to explore and express your feelings.
You're on the move and need a break: Have a seat.
What if a barrier is invisible—but still determines access to quality medical care?
Breathe life into your environment through the power of your gaze.
Immerse yourself in a world that’s closer to us than we think.
Your digital twin knows everything about you: lab results, sleep patterns, steps taken, genetic information. It simulates the progression of diseases, recommends treatments, and calculates risks. But who actually decides what data it collects and who is allowed to access it?
A Long Goodbye tells the story of Ida, a 72-year-old pianist living with dementia.
For several years now, an increasing number of young people have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer (early-onset colorectal carcinoma, EOCRC). The project “Science Snack: Colorectal Cancer Prevention for Young People” aims to educate people aged 20–45 about risk factors, the role of the microbiome, diet, fiber, exercise, as well as symptoms and prevention.
What does it actually mean to be “different” – and why can it sometimes be so difficult? A little wolf made of ink, young birds taking their first flight, and unusual friendships show us that being different can certainly be challenging – but it can also be pretty wonderful. From 8 years old.
A global love letter to nature, Super Nature is an immersive exploration of our world today, filmed exclusively on the original home movie format, Super 8. Led by filmmaker Ed Sayers, we’re invited on a spellbinding journey of togetherness with our fellow dwellers on earth - human and non-human - as people embrace beauty, abundance and loss. Embracing all we have, and all we have to lose, Super Nature proposes a new way of seeing.
In the “PUR+” Live Lab, Eric Mayer—known from the ZDF science show “PUR+”— takes children and families on an interactive expedition through the world of knowledge. Together, they’ll guess, vote, experiment, and marvel. Exciting video clips, mind-blowing experiments, and extraordinary experiences from the show ensure plenty of “aha” moments.
Tattoos are no longer a marginal phenomenon. Whether as a personal statement, a memory, or an expression of individuality, millions of people wear their stories on their skin. But why are tattoos so fascinating? What drives the desire for permanent body art, and what consequences might it have?
Being small doesn’t mean your feelings are small, too. In five lovingly crafted animated films, little creatures embark on big adventures and discover that sometimes they have to rise to the occasion. Sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad, and always full of imagination, these films tell stories of friendship and solidarity, of worries and courage, and of the small and big challenges of growing up. From 5 years old.
“ICE WOMEN” reimagines the history of the Arctic: from a female perspective. Moving away from the male-dominated narrative of heroic conquest, toward scientific and feminine curiosity, intuition, and resilience.
How do science and society communicate with each other—and how can understanding be achieved even on controversial topics? To kick off the third Regional Lecture, science2public’s Science Cube brings together current issues from the region with international perspectives from the world of research.
Why do we sometimes find it hard to put down our smartphones and step away from social media? And what impact does this have, in particular, on children, adolescents, and young adults?
Your health data is valuable—for you, for research, and for others. Experience for yourself in an interactive role-playing game who benefits from it, and decide whom you’ll entrust it to.
“Don’t just add years to your life—add life to your years.” But what can we do ourselves to stay healthy, energetic, and productive for as long as possible? And what role do omega-3 fatty acids, cellular health, and silent inflammatory processes play in this?
Obesity is a complex issue with many facets. Three short lectures will explore the topic from medical, social, and psychological perspectives.
Hearts are being grown in pigs to save human lives—blurring the boundaries between the two species. Could this be the impetus for a fundamental change in the relationship between humans and pigs?
What does it actually mean to be “different” – and why can it sometimes be so difficult? A little wolf made of ink, young birds taking their first flight, and unusual friendships show us that being different can certainly be challenging – but it can also be pretty wonderful. From 8 years old.
Colorful, cute, cool—and extremely dangerous: Vapes are already a popular lifestyle accessory among children, one that can lead to nicotine addiction. How harmful are e-cigarettes, and how can policymakers and the medical community protect young people?
Finitude does not mean only death. It manifests itself in many transitions throughout life. How do we relate to what is ending and to what comes next?
Your health data is valuable—for you, for research, and for others. Experience for yourself in an interactive role-playing game who benefits from it, and decide whom you’ll entrust it to.
How much AI can medicine handle—and how much humanity does it need?
Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine: It analyzes vast amounts of data, recognizes patterns in images, and can assist doctors with diagnoses and treatments. But could AI one day be better at healing than humans?
“Kunz and the Earth” is more than an environmental or climate documentary – it is an adventure filled with science, humor, and emotion. The unusual Terra X series follows Uli Kunz on his mission to convince the Earth to keep humanity around.
A film about fatness, family, the complexities of change and the deep, messy feelings we all hold about our bodies.
Anyone can sleep—until suddenly they can't anymore. Four stories about sleep deprivation, the body, and the mind will be explored in the film and in the subsequent discussion with the protagonists, experts, the film crew, and the audience.
A psychedelic odyssey into the fabric of the universe, guided by a filmmaker and his immersive practical experiments that blur the lines between art and science to reveal nature’s inner workings.
“What does it feel like to learn about the human body from someone who is deceased?”
Sunday, November 1, 2026
In “We are Gym,” the body and the machine form a single system of movement. Although the interactive objects at this gym resemble exercise equipment, they do not build muscle; instead, they invite visitors to explore the interplay between the body, perception, and technology.
Being small doesn’t mean your feelings are small, too. In five lovingly crafted animated films, little creatures embark on big adventures and discover that sometimes they have to rise to the occasion. Sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad, and always full of imagination, these films tell stories of friendship and solidarity, of worries and courage, and of the small and big challenges of growing up. From 5 years old.
Rita is dead. What remains are cassettes, letters, postcards, and the traces of five lives that underwent fundamental changes in the 1990s. Through fictional biographies, the story takes us back to a time when so much was possible and so little was certain.
(max. 5 players)
New jobs, new ideas, a region undergoing transformation—the Science Market showcases what structural change means for the region. Around 30 exhibitors will demonstrate how research, business, and innovation are shaping this local transformation. The event also features a diverse stage program, panel discussions, and workshops. Every day, a happy hour at the Lange Tafel invites visitors to mingle and relax.
Based on her own experience with robot-assisted abdominal surgery, Rajotte’s piece involves an operation conducted by the medical robot Da Vinci, and invites us on a fanciful voyage to the heart of an imaginary patient’s body.
Collective Body is an interactive, virtual reality experience that invites us to meet ourselves and each other through movement.#
To participate a slot (45 min) must be reserved on site.
Can you be more empathetic than a machine?
When 8-year-old Deaf Ron fears his first camping trip, his mother’s story of Eddie the Camper comes to life, and together, you and Ron connect through sign language.
Tucked in a wild garden inside a corporate building, a small bird flutters. Like a collective Tamagotchi, Empathy Creatures explores empathy between species and care as collective subversion.
Our weather is getting angrier. Everywhere. A 10 minute Virtual Reality Experience inspired by a true story.
Where are you feeling? In the virtual reality experience Soul Paint, you use the language of art to explore and express your feelings.
You're on the move and need a break: Have a seat.
What if a barrier is invisible—but still determines access to quality medical care?
Breathe life into your environment through the power of your gaze.
Immerse yourself in a world that’s closer to us than we think.
A Long Goodbye tells the story of Ida, a 72-year-old pianist living with dementia.
In the “PUR+” Live Lab, Eric Mayer—known from the ZDF science show “PUR+”— takes children and families on an interactive expedition through the world of knowledge. Together, they’ll guess, vote, experiment, and marvel. Exciting video clips, mind-blowing experiments, and extraordinary experiences from the show ensure plenty of “aha” moments.
Soft, skin-like electronics and adaptive robotic tools are beginning to change how we understand and treat the human body. Wearable biosensors can continuously track chemical and physical signals from sweat, skin and movement, giving clinicians real-time insight into health without needles or hospital visits.
What does it actually mean to be “different” – and why can it sometimes be so difficult? A little wolf made of ink, young birds taking their first flight, and unusual friendships show us that being different can certainly be challenging – but it can also be pretty wonderful. From 8 years old.
The film follows the indomitable, 83-year-old Dr. Sujoy Guha, in India, the California-based team of Elaine Lissner and L.R. Fox, as well as Kevin Eisenfrats in Virginia, on a quest to successfully launch the first reversible male contraceptive, the first of its kind since the modern condom, invented 200 years ago.
What does our closeness to machines and chatbots reveal about our emotional needs and the future of human relationships? Journalist and nonfiction author Christoph Koch tells the stories of people for whom AI has become an emotional companion.
How do our bodies carry memory? How can movement transform the way we relate to ourselves and to others?
Being small doesn’t mean your feelings are small, too. In five lovingly crafted animated films, little creatures embark on big adventures and discover that sometimes they have to rise to the occasion. Sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad, and always full of imagination, these films tell stories of friendship and solidarity, of worries and courage, and of the small and big challenges of growing up. From 5 years old.
You’re invited to join us on a two-hour walk to the future sites of the “New European Bauhaus” in Halle (Saale).
Workshop for teenagers (recommended for ages 11–14)
Take a look behind the scenes of our digital world.
Who shapes the city—and who shapes change? A stroll through Halle opens up new perspectives on familiar places. This 90-minute walk through the city examens structural change from the perspective of youths.
A small Amazon seed yearns to fly and stays in motion to prevent rooting. When she finally discovers what her roots can truly do, she sparks a change that reshapes her world and realizes her dream differently.
Ralph Caspers has been one of the most recognizable faces in science communication for many years. On SILBERSALZ, he answers the audience’s questions—big and small, serious and unusual.
What does it actually mean to be “different” – and why can it sometimes be so difficult? A little wolf made of ink, young birds taking their first flight, and unusual friendships show us that being different can certainly be challenging – but it can also be pretty wonderful. From 8 years old.
The documentary Finding Connection invites us into the lives of four people from different countries who have formed close bonds with their AI companions. Not because they love technology so much, but as an answer to their loneliness, vulnerability, and their longing to be truly understood.
During this open Q&A session, experts in sports psychology, strength and fitness training, and endurance training will be on hand to answer your questions.
Never before have so many children and young people suffered from unexplained symptoms. No medical conditions can explain their condition. Two doctors at the University Hospital in Tromsø specialize in treating the undiagnosable. Teenage Life Interrupted is a story from inside the hospital following the treatment of four teenage girls who’s life has been put on hold by illnesses no one can explain.
A cosmic tale where light itself is the main character.
Hélène Huby – Her Race to Space tells the story of a race with an uncertain outcome – and of what it costs to pursue it against the logic of power and domination.
Global heavyweights - from military strategists to philosophers - join AI leader Marc Warner for a bold wargame
exploring how artificial intelligence might reshape power itself. Intelligence Rising reveals what happens when the
brightest minds face the future they helped create.
Monday, November 2, 2026
What happens in our brains when we keep reaching for our smartphones? The documentary "Die Dopamin-Falle" explores the role our reward system plays and the mechanisms social media platforms use to keep us engaged for as long as possible. What starts as a quick glance at the screen can, in extreme cases, become compulsive.
What happens in our brains when we keep reaching for our smartphones? The documentary "Die Dopamin-Falle" explores the role our reward system plays and the mechanisms social media platforms use to keep us engaged for as long as possible. What starts as a quick glance at the screen can, in extreme cases, become compulsive.
How does my participation in a large health study benefit research? And what happens to my data during the study?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
What happens in our brains when we keep reaching for our smartphones? The documentary "Die Dopamin-Falle" explores the role our reward system plays and the mechanisms social media platforms use to keep us engaged for as long as possible. What starts as a quick glance at the screen can, in extreme cases, become compulsive.
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond - driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration.
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond - driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration.
What happens in our brains when we keep reaching for our smartphones? The documentary "Die Dopamin-Falle" explores the role our reward system plays and the mechanisms social media platforms use to keep us engaged for as long as possible. What starts as a quick glance at the screen can, in extreme cases, become compulsive.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond - driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration.
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond - driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration.
