Exceptional Guests at the Heart of Our Festival!

We are thrilled to welcome many special guests for the screenings of their documentaries. Directors, protagonists, and production team members will be present to share their experiences and engage in Q&A sessions with the audience. A unique opportunity to dive into the stories behind the films and explore their deeper themes. Don’t miss these exclusive moments!

Dreams of Djenné
Swedish director Elisabet Gustafsson, who splits her time between Stockholm, Paris, and Vimmerby, brings forgotten stories to life with a fresh perspective. She will be joined by Sophie Sarin, the film’s protagonist, and producer Linda Mutawi to discuss this fascinating project.

Johatsu – Into Thin Air
Co-director Andreas Hartmann, a Berlin-based filmmaker who has received prestigious artist residencies at Tokyo Arts and Space and Villa Kamogawa in Kyoto, will be present. He will share his insights on this compelling documentary and discuss his previous work, including A Free Man, which won the Busan Cinephile Award for Best World Documentary.

Lie to Me
Norwegian whistleblower Bjørn Bjercke, the protagonist of Lie to Me and a key figure in the biggest cryptocurrency scandal, will be there to share his extraordinary journey and reveal behind-the-scenes insights.

Evy & Me
Director Hélène Baris, an actress drawn to documentary filmmaking as a space for personal exploration and creative freedom, will be accompanied by producer Anne Cardi Avrin for a discussion following the screening.

Le Garçon
We are honored to welcome Zabou Breitman, a renowned actress and director whose career spans from Se souvenir des belles choses (winner of the César for Best First Feature) to The Swallows of Kabul (Un Certain Regard 2019). She will be joined by Florent Vassault, a director and editor nominated for a César for Best Editing in 2020, who will share his vision and experience on the film.

The Unfixing
Emmy Award-winning director Nicole Betancourt is known for blending personal and political narratives into emotionally powerful stories. She will participate in a discussion after the screening and lead a workshop on transformation and inner renewal.

🎟️ An inspiring lineup of conversations and exclusive insights awaits you!