Dogme 25 – Vow of Chastity

Dogma 25 is a filmmaking movement launched in Copenhagen in spring 2025 that opposes algorithm-driven, formulaic cinema by requiring directors to handwrite original scripts, shoot on location, limit crews to 10 people, and eliminate internet use in production. The movement has established a certification framework requiring local director pioneers to partner with producers in each country, with certifications currently available in Denmark and Germany. The initiative presents itself as a "rescue mission" and "cultural uprising" to preserve artistic freedom and the human element in filmmaking against the industrialization of cinema.