Sehsuechte (German: Sehsüchte; neologism generated of the words Sehnsucht (eng: longing) and sehen (eng: to view, to see)) is an international student film festival with an over 60 years lasting tradition. It takes place annually in spring in Potsdam-Babelsberg, Germany.
Annually, about 120 short and feature films in the categories fiction, documentary, genre, animation as well as music videos and youth films are screened. The program always comprises films from Europe and the whole world. In 2016, the program included projects from 28 countries, such as Russia, Israel, India and China.
A jury, consisting of prominent filmmakers and film experts, ultimately rewards the best oeuvres.
The organizers’ aim is to provide a platform to young international filmmakers and to enhance the exchange of ideas among themselves, with media and film professionals as well as with the broader audience. Especially the latter emphasizes that Sehsüchte always seeks to be a public event. Annually, about 8.000 film-enthusiasts, qualified visitors and journalists attend the several days lasting festival, which takes place in next to the famous Studio Babelsberg, Europe’s oldest and biggest film studio.