Under the pastoral and contemplative influence of Alain Guiraudie, the 58th edition of the Directors’ Fortnight is presented as a curated program featuring 19 feature films and 9 short films.

The selection brings together works from 19 countries across five continents, including contributions from nations that are rarely represented on the international stage, such as Nigeria, Sudan, Guatemala, Venezuela, and Cyprus.

A defining element of this edition is the strong presence of both documentary and animated cinema, with three feature-length and two short films in each category, highlighting the diversity and creative vitality of these forms.

The 2026 lineup combines established filmmakers with emerging talents, including several debut features, as well as directors whose artistic voices are still evolving.

The program also includes special events. Among them is the premiere of a new film by Alain Cavalier, a filmmaker closely tied to the early history of the Fortnight and known for championing new talent; this presentation marks the final chapter of his filmed diary. In addition, the section features a special screening of Red Rocks by Bruno Dumont, followed by a masterclass with the filmmaker.

Overall, the edition is conceived as an invitation to embark on a cinematic journey that spans cultures, perspectives, and creative approaches from around the world.

FEATURE FILMS

BUTTERFLY JAM

by Kantemir Balagov

opening film

­­­9 TEMPLES TO HEAVEN 

by Sompot Chidgasornpongse

first feature film

­­­ATONEMENT

(L’Apaisement) 

by Reed Van Dyk

first feature film

­­­CARMEN, L’OISEAU REBELLE

(Viva Carmen)

by Sébastien Laudenbach

animation

­­­CLARISSA

by Arie Esiri & Chuko Esiri

­­­DEATH HAS NO MASTER 

(La muerte no tiene dueño) 

by Jorge Thielen Armand

­­­DORA

by July Jung

­­­DOUBLE FREEDOM 

(La libertad doble)

by Lisandro Alonso

­­­L’ESPÈCE EXPLOSIVE

(Too Many Beasts) 

by Sarah Arnold

first feature film

­­­GABIN

by Maxence Voiseux

documentary

first feature film

­­­I SEE BUILDINGS FALL LIKE LIGHTNING

by Clio Barnard 

­­­LE JOURNAL D'UNE FEMME DE CHAMBRE 

(The Diary of a Chambermaid) 

by Radu Jude

­­­LOW EXPECTATIONS

(Lave Forventninger)

by Eivind Landsvik

first feature film

­­­MERCI D’ÊTRE VENU

(Thanks for Coming) 

by Alain Cavalier 

documentary

­­­ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM

by William Greaves & David Greaves

documentary

­­­LA PERRA

by Dominga Sotomayor

­­­SHANA

by Lila Pinell

­­­WE ARE ALIENS

by Kohei Kadowaki

animation

first feature film

­­­LE VERTIGE

(Vertiginous)

by Quentin Dupieux

animation

closing film

SHORT FILMS

À LA RECHERCHE DE L’OISEAU GRIS AUX RAYURES VERTES

(In Search of the Grey Bird with Green Stripes) 

by Saïd Hamich Benlarbi

documentary

­­­DAUGHTERS OF THE LATE COLONEL 

by Elizabeth Hobbs 

animation

­­­ERI

by Yano Honami

animation

­­­FREE ELIZA (NOTES ON AN ANATOMICAL IMPERFECTION)

by Alexandra Matheou

­­­THE JOYLESS ECONOMY

by Marjorie Conrad

documentary

­­­MADRUGADA

by Sebastián Lojo

­­­NOTHING HAPPENS AFTER YOUR ABSENCE

(لا شيءَ يحدثُ بعدَ غيابِكَ)

by Ibrahim Omar

­­­OH BOYS

by Antonio Donato



­­­PITHEAD

by Wannes Vanspauwen & Pol De Plecker

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