IDFA: INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM | Amsterdam
Celebration
Held annually in November, this international film festival takes place in Amsterdam, a city once considered a haven for documentary film enthusiasts. The festival is held in multiple locations: from Rembrandtplatz to Amsterdam's West and South Ends. It features (international) and domestic premieres and competitions, screenings of emerging directors and student works, children's documentaries, a film market, and participation from numerous international guests.
During IDFA, over 300 international documentaries are screened, each showcasing a unique global perspective. During IDFA, audiences are taken to some of the world's poorest and richest places, sometimes poetically, sometimes powerfully manifesto-like. The films cover a wide range of themes, but they all share one thing in common: they are thought-provoking and spark discussion.