The 64th Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF) is scheduled to take place from 2-12 November, maintaining its traditional commitment to discovering new talents and voices that challenge our perspectives. The festival's four competitions promise captivating and profoundly human cinematic experiences. Opening the gathering is The Taste of Things [+lire aussi :
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Eleven feature debuts or sophomore films have earned a selection in the International Competition. These pictures are vying for the Golden Alexander Award, the recipient of which will be determined by the international jury, consisting of Dieter Kosslick, former director of the Berlinale; producer Diana Elbaum; and filmmaker Elina Psykou. The selection includes Animal [+lire aussi :
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interview : Sofia Exarchou
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fiche film] by Ilya Povolotsky (Russia), Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person by Ariane Louis-Seize (Canada), In Camera [+lire aussi :
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interview : Naqqash Khalid
fiche film] by Naqqash Khalid (UK), The Last Taxi Driver [+lire aussi :
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interview : Zeno Graton
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interview : Christina Ioakeimidi
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interview : Ena Sendijarević
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interview : Claudia Rorarius
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For the fifth consecutive year, the Meet the Neighbours+ Competition has been “upgraded”, with its cash prizes now matching the International Competition’s. The section features 11 debut or sophomore films offering profound insights into life and the human condition “beyond our neighbourhood”. The jury includes Xenia Kaldara, general director of the Michalis Cacoyannis Foundation; festival programmer and film critic Cedric Succivalli; and actor Nahuel Pérez Biscayart. The Golden Alexander has been renamed as the “Golden Alexander - Michel Dimopoulos” in recognition of his role in expanding the festival's global reach. The films at this edition are Àma Gloria [+lire aussi :
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interview : Marie Amachoukeli
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interview : Andrei Tănase
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interview : Una Gunjak
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fiche film] by Amjad Al Rasheed (Jordan/Saudi Arabia/Qatar/France), Milk [+lire aussi :
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interview : Stefanie Kolk
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fiche film] by Diego Llorente (Spain), The Vanishing Soldier [+lire aussi :
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interview : Matěj Chlupáček et Miro Ši…
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interview : Marco Righi
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interview : Katalin Moldovai
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The >>Film Forward section, which has always been much revered by film lovers, is inviting along 11 movies by bold directors who question the conventions of filmmaking, and the awards will be distributed by the international jury, comprising film director and video artist Köken Ergun; filmmaker, writer and academic Ana Grgić; and film director Nikos Pastras. The selection includes All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt by Raven Jackson (USA), Camping du Lac [+lire aussi :
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interview : Éléonore Saintagnan
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interview : Kyros Papavassiliou
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interview : Víctor Iriarte
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fiche film] by Eduardo Williams (Argentina/Portugal/Netherlands/Taiwan/Brazil/Hong Kong/Sri Lanka/Peru), Little Things That Went Wrong by Haris Vafiadis (Greece), Remembering Every Night by Yui Kiyohara (Japan), Samsara [+lire aussi :
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interview : Lois Patiño
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interview : Adrien Beau
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Finally, the Immersive competition section embraces films that make use of the latest technologies, proving that this new medium is opening up exciting avenues for the cinematic art and experience. It includes eight films that beckon us into imaginary worlds, introduce us to imaginary friends, and explore the power of music and the inspiration triggered by diversity. The films on offer here provide a thrilling viewing experience, transcending genres and immersing the audience in the universe of each movie.