“Bildrausch” (drunk on images) is a name, a credo. Driven by a furious desire for overwhelming cinema, memorable encounters, and creative surprises, this intimate international film festival champions the passionate exploration of today’s relevant auteur cinema. Bildrausch explores the hidden corners of film history and looks into the future of the seventh art. Fearless experiments, artful installations, and musical interventions complete the multifaceted cinematic landscape. The result is a representation of the world that is as authentic as it is artificial.
The festival focuses on the burning social and political issues of our time. In films and discussions, urgent questions are examined from different angles—it is not primarily about answers, but about the diversity of perspectives. In 2025, Bildrausch deals with the multi-layered topic of “hello neighbor” and explores living together in all its facets. Living together in communities—whether in a house, street, neighborhood, city, or country—implies that we have neighbors, whether we like them or not. We observe each other, we talk to and about each other, we help and argue, we tolerate and avoid each other. Boundaries and rules are respected and disregarded. A vibrant neighborhood is like a compass of our personal and social sensitivities. How much space do we give to ourselves and to others? How far do we reach out to one another? The “Film Program” picks up on these impulses and presents multi-layered stories full of contradictions, intimate moments and unexpected perspectives. The short films under the title “Shorts” expand on this thematic diversity and offer intense film experiences that get under your skin..
The festival is completed by a supporting program with film talks, panel discussions, readings, concerts, exhibitions, and performances. It builds personal bridges between the filmmakers and audience members and creates an inspiring, charming, and relaxed atmosphere for you to encounter the arts. Visit their German/English website for the full details of the program, to learn more about the films that will be presented, and to purchase your tickets.
The festival will take place inside and outside of the Stadtkino Basel (Klostergasse 5, 4051 Basel), the Kult.Kino Atelier (Theaterstrasse 7, 4051 Basel), Foyer Public Theater Basel (Theaterstrasse 9, 4051 Basel), the Refektorium Offene Kirche Elisabethen (Elisabethenstrasse 14, 4051 Basel), as well as 12 other locations.
Single tickets are CHF 18 for adults, CHF 13 for students, and CHF 22 for solidarity tickets. Day passes are CHF 45/36/50 and festival passes are CHF 80/60/100. All tickets are available in advance online and at the Stadtkino Basel box office; individual tickets can also be purchased at the kult.kino atelier.

Website
bildrausch-basel.ch/en

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