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IDFA X ITA

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) brings another exciting selection of the world's best documentaries to Amsterdam this year. At festival location ITA, immerse yourself in new work by emerging talent and established filmmakers, festival favourites, world premieres and various themed programmes.

IDFA takes place from 8 to 19 November in Amsterdam.

About IDFA

IDFA strives to strengthen the international documentary climate by focusing more than ever on documentary film as an art form. This focus includes documentary films with an original visual language or structure, films that show lesser-known cultures or are filmed from a non-Western perspective, and interactive or immersive documentaries that innovate the field.

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The programme

IDFA's programme sections reflect the documentary world, which is constantly evolving. From new art forms to established cinematic traditions, the competitions and non-competitive sections offer something for every filmmaker and film lover.

During IDFA, you will see screenings of documentaries at ITA. Events such as IDFA Awards and Best of IDFA also take place at our theatre. We will also present a special production during the festival: THE LINGERING NOW, Our Odyssey II.

IDFA IN ITA

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Théâtre national Wallonie-Bruxelles, SESC São Paulo | Christiane Jatahy Theater IDFA on Stage: THE LINGERING NOW, Our Odyssey II

Close IDFA on Stage: THE LINGERING NOW, Our Odyssey II Théâtre national Wallonie-Bruxelles, SESC São Paulo | Christiane Jatahy

In a singular form that joins theatre and film, Christine Jatahy treats the migratory question with an infinite depth.

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Frank Scheffer Film IDFA on Stage: Intensely Soulful: Docu-Concert (NTR Avond van de Wolf)

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A lyrical fusion of excerpts from Frank Scheffer’s upcoming documentary on Syrian clarinettist/composer Kinan Azmeh and live performances by Azmeh and mezzosoprano Dima Orsho, reshaping the narrative of contemporary Syria.

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Aliona van der Horst, Luuk Bouwman Film Gerlach

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A lyrical and tender portrait of Gerlach van Beinum, one of the last old-school crop farmers in the Netherlands. A beacon of patience and dedication, he plows on through the seasons, as capitalist society imposes itself more and more blatantly.

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Fredrik Gertten Film Breaking Social

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Reflections on the consequences of growing social inequality and corruption, and the efforts of ordinary people to bring radical, positive change. Featuring expert witness Rutger Bregman, author of Humankind: A Hopeful History.

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Alison Ellwood Film Let the Canary Sing

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A high-energy portrait of the uncompromising American singer Cyndi Lauper. Beneath a vibrant and joyful appearance, her activist voice rings out in 80s hits like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “True Colors.”

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Karen O'Connor, Miri Navasky, Maeve O'Boyle Film Joan Baez: I Am a Noise

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The iconic singer Joan Baez looks back on her 60-year career and private life. Unique archive footage shows her political engagement, and Baez also talks candidly about her darker sides and the unhappy family she grew up in.

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Dick Fontaine Film I Heard It Through the Grapevine

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Film account of James Baldwin’s journey through the United States, in which the writer assesses the achievements of the civil rights movement over the preceding two decades. He and many former activists conclude that almost nothing has changed.

FILMMAKER TALKS

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IDFA Perspective programmes Filmmaker Talk: Claire Simon

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An in-depth public interview with renowned French filmmaker Claire Simon. Cultural journalist Ela Bittencourt dives into Simon's world to discuss her decades-long career.

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IDFA Perspective programmes Filmmaker Talk: Ada Solomon

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An in-depth conversation with legendary Romanian film producer Ada Solomon. Writer Pamela Cohn will sit down with Solomon to meet the woman behind the 60+ productions.

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IDFA Perspective programmes Filmmaker Talk: Maite Alberdi

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An inspirational hour-long conversation with Maite Alberdi. Writer Pamela Cohn speaks with Alberdi about her unstoppable success, which has earned her plaudits as one of the most important voices in Latin American documentary.

EVENTS

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IDFA Film Best of IDFA: Audience Favorites

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Each year, IDFA audiences select their favorite documentaries by rating films for the NPO IDFA Audience Award. Some of the best-rated films will be screened during a full day program.

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IDFA Film Best of IDFA: Award Winners

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A selection of the best films from IDFA 2023, especially compiled into a full day program.

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IDFA Events & Awards IDFA Awards

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The highly anticipated IDFA Awards Ceremony! Attendance by invitation only.

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IDFA Film Best of IDFA: De Groene Amsterdammer

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The editors of De Groene Amsterdammer bring together extraordinary or urgent documentaries on politics, society, history and culture in one full-day program.