On Demand
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Do you offer online films during the festival?
Yes, IFFR offers an on demand programme during the festival. The programme is available from 3 to 20 February.
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When will the on demand film selection for IFFR 2026 be available?
Some of the films from the programme have been selected for online screenings during the festival. The tickets for the on demand selection will be available starting Tuesday, 3 Feb at 9 a.m. All on-demand films will be available for viewing through Friday, 20 Feb, 9 p.m.
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Which films will be available to watch on demand during IFFR 2026?
You can find an overview of all films that are part of the on demand programme during IFFR 2026 on this overview page.
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How do I watch a film on demand?
To watch the film from the IFFR 2026 video on demand film selection, you can do the following:
Go to the film page and click on “Stream this film”.
Go to your personal film overview on your account and click on “Watch video”.
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Can I pause and watch later?
Yes, you can always pause a film and pick up where you left off later. If you rent a film, you can pause and watch later within the 72-hour-period.
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Can I use Apple TV to stream the films to my TV?
You can, but Apple’s AirPlay protocol does not support subtitles that are not part of the film file. This may result in a situation where you can see subtitles on your laptop, but not on your TV while using Apple TV to stream.
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Can I use Google Chromecast to stream the films to my TV?
IFFR Unleashed does not formally support Google Chromecast.
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Does IFFR have an app to stream films?
No, IFFR Unleashed is not currently supported with an app.
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I rented a film. How long is it available to watch?
When you rent a film, it will be available for you to watch for 72 hours after you pressed play. The film can be stopped and started at any point within these 72 hours.
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I want to watch on my computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone. Any recommendations?
We recommend using the following browsers to have the best experience:
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How do I turn on the subtitles for films?
To turn on subtitles, click the CC button at the bottom-right corner of your video player and activate your preferred language.
If there is no CC button but the film specifications do indicate that subtitles are included, you will not have to activate them yourself. The subtitles will be part of the film as viewed in the video player. Please be aware: in most cases there are no subtitles if a film is English-spoken.