Content Notes
& Parental Guidance
For the first time this year, the FILMFEST HAMBURG program includes so-called Content Notes (trigger warnings). They indicate sensitive content that may be part of the artistic message or a political statement of a film, but which can cause strong emotional or physical reactions in some viewers.
The list of Content Notes is available online as well as at the festival box offices and allows visitors to independently decide whether to attend certain films according to their personal needs.
It does not claim to be comprehensive but provides a cross-section of known triggers. The list is continuously updated and adjusted.
The topics we have identified are:
- Abortion
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- Antisemitism and racism
- Discrimination against FLINTA, LGBTQIA*+
- Eating disorder / Vomiting
- Experience of flight and/or war
- Violence against animals
- Graphic sexual content
- Bullying
- Physical violence
- Psychological violence
- Sexual assault or rape
- Suicide or self-harm
The indicated content notes can be found directly on the film pages or soon here as a complete list
Content Notes and FSK AT MICHEL
All MICHEL films come with certified age ratings and age recommendations. Additionally, we provide a film list with keywords for sensitive content (Content Notes) via the QR code. Since children and adolescents react differently to topics and situations, we recommend that parents and accompanying adults individually consider participation in the film program — based on the age ratings, Content Notes, and their personal judgment.
ALL FULL OF MONSTERS (FSK 6/Our recommendation: from 7 years)
Discrimination
Suspense
FOREVER TOGETHER (FSK 6/Our recommendation: from 10 years)
Death (loss of a parent)
Grief
STORIES FROM THE MAGIC GARDEN (FSK 0/Our recommendation: from 6 years)
Death (loss of a parent)
Grief
HONEY (FSK 6/Our recommendation: from 10 years)
Alcohol and drug abuse
LAMPIE (FSK 6/Our recommendation: from 10 years)
Death (loss of a parent)
Grief
Suspense
Dark scenes
Discrimination
THE LAST WHALE SINGER (FSK 6/Our recommendation: from 8 years)
Death (loss of a parent)
Grief
Suspense
Dark scenes
THE PEPPERKORNER (FSK 6/Our recommendation: from 6 years)
Bullying
WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND? (FSK 6/Our recommendation: from 8 years)
No content note
WILD FOXES (FSK 6/Our recommendation: from 12 years)
Violence against animals
Bullying
Physical violence
CIRCUS CHILD (FSK 0/Our recommendation: from 7 years)
No content note
PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG) ACCOMPANIED BY PARENTS
The Youth Protection Act (§11 para. 2 JuSchG) allows children from 6 years of age to attend films with an FSK rating of 12 or higher in cinemas if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Since May 1, 2021, this rule also applies when children are accompanied by an appointed caregiver.
Specifically, according to §1 para. 1 sentence 4 JuSchG: Parents can assign the role of caregiver to any adult, for example, adult siblings, aunts or uncles, friends who are parents, teachers, trainers, etc.
Note: All films in this year’s program have received an FSK (Voluntary Self-Regulation of the Film Industry) rating. The FSK age rating of the film should be noted by parents or appointed caregivers. They can inform themselves in advance and read notes about sensitive film content.
