Widely celebrated as one of the most iconic documentarians of our time, recipient of the Golden Bear, a César Award, and a European Film Academy Award, Philibert has consistently delved into the enigmatic depths of human reality. In his masterclass titled “Improvise, an Ethical Necessity,” Philibert offered invaluable insights into his creative approach, highlighting the essential role of authenticity and the human gaze in observational cinema.
On Sunday, March 9, at the packed John Cassavetes theater, the first of the ten episodes of the series Dark Deaths in Antiquity, produced by COSMOTE TV and directed by Kalliopi Legaki, had its world premiere, captivating the audience with its first...
The opening of the Lauren Anyone Home? visual art installation by Lauren Lee McCarthy took place on Saturday, March 8th, at the MOMus-Experimental Center for the Arts, as part of the 27th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. The event was introduced...
The open discussion “Kastoria: The Regained Place of Takis Kanellopoulos” took place on Saturday, March 8th, at Pavlos Zannas theater, on the occasion of the rediscovery of the short documentary, Kastoria (1969) by the renowned filmmaker from...
Multi-award winning director Nicolas Philibert, one of the most important documentary filmmakers of our times and the 27th TIDF’s guest, received the Festival’s honorary Golden Alexander on Friday, March 7th, at Olympion theater, prior to the...
The opening ceremony of the 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival was held on Thursday, March 6th, amidst a warm atmosphere at the packed Olympion theater. This year’s official opening ceremony took on a special vibe as six children, members...
The press conference for the unveiling of the program of the 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival was held on Monday February 24th. A total of 261 documentaries will be screened as part of the 27th TiDF, among which an impressive...
In this year’s edition, a total of 22 Greek-speaking and English-speaking podcasts are lining up at the Podcast Competition and the Nexus Section. The Podcast Competition includes 10 podcasts (nine Greek-speaking and one English-speaking), setting...
On Thursday March 6th, at 7.15pm, the film About a Hero by Piotr Winiewicz will signal the official opening of the 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival. The Festival will call it a wrap on Sunday March 16th, with Shoshannah Stern’s Marlee...
The Immersive competition section of the 27th TiDF lines up 8 films echoing powerful political, social and historical vibes, while touching upon a series of issues related to the boundaries of human consciousness. The Golden Alexander Immersive will be...
