The 31st German Film Festival will take place from October 7 to 11 in Paris at the Arlequin theater, showcasing 13 feature films. Organized by German Films in partnership with the Goethe-Institut, with support from Arte and the OFAJ, the festival will highlight recent German cinema. The event will open with Prosecution, directed by Faraz Shariat, which won the public prize at the last Berlinale and will be released in France by Memento. Among the 10 feature films in the main program, three were previously showcased at the Berlinale: Allegro Pastell by Anna Roller, Roya by Mahnaz Mohammadi, and the documentary Sometimes, I Imagine Them All at a Party by Daniela Magnani Hüller. Other films include A Fading Man by Welf Reinhart, which will close the festival, Babystar by Joscha Bongard, Hijamat by Nader Saeivar, and the comedy The Frog and the Water by Thomas Stuber. Additional titles include The Guests by Cristina Diz and Stefan Butzmühlen, Six Weeks On by Jacqueline Jansen, and the documentary Ingeborg Bachmann - Someone Who Was Once Me by Regina Schilling. In special screenings, No Good Men by Shahrbanoo Sadat, which opened the last Berlinale and will be released in French cinemas by Condor Distribution on February 3 next year, and Klara's Wood by Volker Schlöndorff, revealed at Cannes Première and set for distribution in France by StudioCanal on March 24, 2027, will be shown. The traditional Goethe Focus will be dedicated to director Julian Radlmaier, who will deliver a masterclass on October 9. The festival will also present 10 short films, including the best recent films from German film schools and the winners of the best short films under 15 minutes. The festival aims to promote German cinema internationally, offering audiences a diverse range of films across different genres and styles. It continues to be a key event for German filmmakers to showcase their work to international audiences. The inclusion of both established and emerging directors highlights the festival's commitment to supporting new talent in the film industry. In addition to the feature films, the festival provides a platform for emerging filmmakers through its short film program. This segment includes recent graduates from German film schools and highlights the creativity and innovation of the next generation of filmmakers. The festival also emphasizes the importance of short films as a vital part of the cinematic landscape, offering a space for experimentation and storytelling.