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Documentary film festival Documentary cinema Thessaloniki, Greece 5–15 March 2026 — 28th edition completed

Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival

From 5 to 15 March 2026, the 28th edition presented 252 documentaries, numerous premieres, competitions, public events and the AGORA industry platform.

Official visual — Thessaloniki Documentary Festival

From 5 to 15 March 2026, the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival brought together films, premieres, discussions, exhibitions and professional activity.

The 2026 edition

The 28th edition presented 252 feature-length and short documentaries, including numerous world and international premieres. Competitions, Greek programmes, online screenings and public events were complemented by AGORA, a development and networking platform for documentary projects from Southeastern Europe.

Why this festival matters

The event connects creative documentary, critical readings of the present and project development. It activates historic cinemas, port venues and digital platforms across Thessaloniki.

Key points

  • A major international documentary programme.
  • Competitions, masterclasses and premieres.
  • A specialised documentary market.

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