More than half of the country’s municipalities are now part of DOX:DANMARK

This year, in sync with the festival in Copenhagen, local documentary film festivals will be held in more than half of Denmark’s municipalities, offering cinema audiences across the country the opportunity to experience documentaries on everything from Putin and Netanyahu to Cirkeline and Prince Joachim.

CPH:DOX and DOX:DANMARK take place from March 19-30.

Great Interest Across the Country
In just three and a half years, CPH:DOX’s national edition, DOX:DANMARK, has grown more than fivefold. When the initiative was launched in the fall of 2021, only nine municipalities participated – this year, that number has risen to an impressive 54. This means that more than half of Denmark’s 98 municipalities are now part of the documentary film festival, which is also one of the largest in the world, presenting documentary films, talks, debates, art, and a wide range of other events each year.

“A film festival like CPH:DOX should be for all Danes, no matter where they live. That’s why we’re incredibly proud that so many municipalities now support DOX:DANMARK and give their citizens the chance to participate in their own local film festival. This demonstrates the great interest in the documentary film genre and the important conversations that come with it,” says Niklas Engstrøm, Artistic Director of CPH:DOX.

From Putin to Prince Joachim
No matter where you live in Denmark, chances are that a nearby cinema will offer documentary screenings and related events as part of DOX:DANMARK. In fact, over 100 different cinemas and cultural institutions across the 54 municipalities are inviting local audiences to participate. Each cinema selects films from a list of more than 20 titles from this year’s festival program.

One of the most sought-after documentaries in DOX:DANMARK is Mr. Nobody vs. Putin, which follows a brave teacher secretly filming what happens in the Russian school system following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Many cinemas are also naturally interested in showcasing Danish stories. One such film is Hærvejen, featuring Prince Joachim and author Steffen Jacobsen as they embark on a journey along Denmark’s ancient walking trail, engaging in deep conversations and reflections along the way.

Danish documentary enthusiasts can also look forward to Facing War about Jens Stoltenberg, The Sound of Love Letters about the Danish band Ganger, Take the Money and Run about Jens Haaning’s controversial art piece that led to a major lawsuit – and many more.

Much More Than Documentary Films
But CPH:DOX is not just about screenings. Out of the 300+ screenings, the festival also organizes around 150 tailored events, ranging from director Q&As to board game nights, rock and jazz concerts, and expert talks. Guests include well-known figures such as former Danish politician and current Think Tank Europa director Lykke Friis, artist Jens Haaning, former footballer Jonathan Richter, Russia expert and author Leif Davidsen, musician Karen Mukupa, lifestyle expert Flemming Møldrup, and Denmark’s favorite reality TV star from Married at First Sight, Morten Mortensen.

There’s also room for quirky events, such as a local cleaner reading her poetry before the screening of The Sound of Love Letters, witchcraft rituals in connection with the film Witch, and a local dance school performing K-pop routines for the screening of Forever We Are Young – a documentary about the K-pop group BTS.

All events are arranged in close collaboration with local cultural actors, and individual programs will be available on cinema websites and at cphdox.dk/doxdanmark.

Support from Skagen to Svaneke
The fact that DOX:DANMARK is now present in more than half of Denmark’s municipalities demonstrates strong support from municipalities, cinemas, cultural centers, and local actors. Documentary films – and the discussions they spark – are crucial to presenting audiences with new perspectives nationwide.

“We’ve received tremendous support from the various cinemas and cultural institutions that are part of DOX:DANMARK. Some have been with us from the start, while others are brand new participants, but it’s clear that they are all excited to be part of our festival. Just like CPH:DOX, DOX:DANMARK is about much more than just films – it’s about bringing people together and starting conversations about our shared reality. Given the rapid pace of change in today’s world, documentary films and the discussions initiated by DOX:DANMARK are more important than ever,” says Niklas Engstrøm.

The 54 participating municipalities in DOX:DANMARK are:
Aabenraa, Aalborg, Aarhus, Ærø, Albertslund, Bornholm, Esbjerg, Faaborg-Midtfyn, Faxe, Fredensborg, Fredericia, Frederikshavn, Gladsaxe, Gribskov, Guldborgsund, Haderslev, Halsnæs, Helsingør, Hjørring, Høje-Taastrup, Holbæk, Holstebro, Horsens, Hørsholm, Hvidovre, Ikast-Brande, Kalundborg, Kolding, Køge, Lejre, Lolland, Mariagerfjord, Middelfart, Næstved, Nordfyn, Odense, Randers, Rebild, Ringsted, Roskilde, Rudersdal, Samsø, Silkeborg, Skive, Slagelse, Sønderborg, Struer, Stevns, Svendborg, Syddjurs, Thisted, Tønder, Vejle, and Viborg. CPH:DOX takes place in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg.

DOX:DANMARK is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Nordea Foundation, DR, Biografklub Danmark Foundation, and local municipal cultural funds.

Looking Forward to CPH:DOX 2025
For the 22nd time, CPH:DOX will open its doors from March 19-30, 2025, with the ambition of introducing audiences to the best documentary films from Denmark and around the world while addressing some of today’s most controversial and pressing issues through talks, debates, and events.

So far, the festival has announced a selection of special events and premieres, as well as a broad competition program. The full program will be released on February 26 and will be available at cphdox.dk.

Press Contact:
Nicolai Oreskov Westh, Head of Communications, CPH:DOX
+45 29 89 70 93, nicolai@cphfilmfestivals.dk

Viktoria Skovhus, Press Consultant, CPH:DOX
+45 40 76 84 92, viktoria@cphdox.dk

Founded in 2003, CPH:DOX has grown into one of Denmark’s largest cultural events. In 2025, the festival will take place from March 19-30, featuring over 200 screenings and events across Copenhagen. The festival introduces audiences to the best documentary films from around the world while addressing today’s most pressing issues through talks, debates, and events.

CPH:DOX has expanded beyond the capital and now also operates digitally via the streaming service PARA:DOX and locally through DOX:DANMARK, which this year is present in more than half of Denmark’s municipalities. In 2024, CPH:DOX welcomed over 125,000 guests nationwide