When does the event take place?

The event takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 19:30.

Where does the festival evening take place?

The venue is Cinema Quadrat in K1 2, 68159 Mannheim.

What film will be shown?

The documentary film Just Do It! She-Punks from 1977 to Present by director Reto Caduff from 2024 will be shown. The runtime is 94 minutes.

Is there live music before the film?

Yes. The Mannheim FLINTA* punk collective will perform live in the cinema hall before the film.

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission costs 12 euros. Reduced tickets cost 9 euros, and members of Cinema Quadrat e.V. pay 8 euros.

What is the age rating of the film?

The film is rated for 6 years and older.

Punk in the Cinema: She-Punks, Live Energy, and Moving Music History in Mannheim

Name: Mannheim Music Film Festival #9: "Just Do It! She-Punks from 1977 to Present" + Live Punk in the Cinema!
Start: 2026-09-27T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Cinema Quadrat

Punk, Protest, and Strong Images: The Mannheim Music Film Festival #9

On September 27, 2026, the Mannheim Music Film Festival combines cinematic culture with live energy in Cinema Quadrat. Before the documentary Just Do It! She-Punks from 1977 to Present, the Mannheim FLINTA* punk collective brings live punk to the cinema hall. An evening about self-empowerment, rebellion, and the courage to get loud.

Music to See, Films to Hear

The ninth edition of the Mannheim Music Film Festival focuses on the unique connection between concert atmosphere and documentary film. The festival presents music films in the municipal cinema Cinema Quadrat, creating an intense multi-day experience for an audience that wants to not only hear music but also experience it in its historical and social context.

Live Punk with the Mannheim FLINTA* Punk Collective

Before the film begins, the Mannheim FLINTA* punk collective opens the evening live in the cinema hall. The collective originated from the music project Punk Academy, initiated by the Berlin music theater group Glanz&Krawall and the Mannheim City Ensemble. Today, the group works independently and self-organized. At its core is an open space for FLINTA* people who identify with a solidarity-based understanding of punk and want to get loud together.

She-Punks Between Rebellion and Self-Empowerment

The documentary by Reto Caduff looks at women punk bands from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Central to the film are Östro 430 from Düsseldorf, Mania D from West Berlin, later Malaria!, and Kleenex from Zurich, later LiLiPUT. The film shows how female musicians have created their own spaces since the late 1970s and asserted themselves against bourgeois values and a male-dominated music scene.

94 Minutes of Feminism with Guitar Riffs

Just Do It! She-Punks from 1977 to Present portrays women punk bands that are still active today. The film shines a light on a long-overlooked part of the women’s movement and connects archival material, music history, and personal perspectives. FSK 6, production countries Germany and Switzerland, release year 2024, directed by Reto Caduff.

Festival Atmosphere in the Cinema Hall

Instead of a classic main stage, the audience can expect a concentrated club and cinema mood: Live punk right in front of the screen, followed by the impact of historical guitar riffs and the energy of a movement that understands music as an expression of freedom. The sense of community is created not on a campsite but through the shared experience of concert, film, and political music history.

Conclusion: An Evening for Everyone Who Wants to Feel Punk History Live

The Mannheim Music Film Festival #9 brings together two perspectives with live punk and documentary film: the immediate energy of the performance and the lasting power of moving images. Those who want to experience the rebellious spirit of the She-Punks, feminist music history, and an unusual cinema atmosphere will find a special festival evening in Cinema Quadrat.