Festival dei Popoli - International Documentary Film Festival (2026-2027)

forthcoming

The Festival dei Popoli is one of the most important European events dedicated to documentary cinema, with a long tradition of promoting and enhancing auteur and innovative documentaries. The main objective of the festival is to encourage the circulation and enjoyment of high-quality documentary films, supporting both recognised masters of the genre and new generations of filmmakers. For the 67th and 68th editions (November 2026 and 2027), the Festival dei Popoli aims to create a programme that reflects the continuous evolution of audiovisual language, thanks to a selection of works by established documentary filmmakers and emerging talents. The direct involvement of directors and industry professionals through meetings with the audience, round tables and masterclasses will allow for an in-depth examination of the issues addressed in the films and enrich the cultural debate. RELEVANCE TO THE OBJECTIVES OF THE EUROPEAN PROGRAMME 1. Promotion of intercultural and intergenerational dialogue 2. Support for the European creative documentary industry through distribution strategies that include: - Screenings in cinemas; - Distribution on digital platforms; - Dissemination, via home video; - Partnerships with other international film festivals to broaden the audience. 3. Promotion of European values and the Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 2030) 4. Involvement of the audience, especially young people 5. Innovative strategies for the visibility and dissemination of the festival: the festival aims to increase its visibility both locally and internationally through a multi-faceted strategy. 6. Creation of an inclusive work environment that respects gender equality. With a constant commitment to the enhancement of documentary cinema and the promotion of cultural diversity, the Festival dei Popoli confirms its role as a reference point for auteur cinema and the debate on crucial issues concerning the future of Europe and the world.