The 29th DocsBarcelona International Documentary Film Festival will take place from 7 to 17 May 2026, opening with the Spanish premiere of "A Fox Under A Pink Moon" at Cinemes Aribau. This acclaimed film, co-directed by Mehrdad Oskouei and Soraya Akhalaghi, won Best Film at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA).
"A Fox Under A Pink Moon" documents Soraya Akhalaghi's five-year struggle to escape an abusive marriage in Iran and reunite with her mother in Austria. The festival will host its Spanish premiere on 7 May at 20:00, with both director Mehrdad Oskouei and co-director Soraya Akhalaghi present. Additionally, DocsBarcelona will present its 2026 Docs d'Honor Award to Scottish-Irish filmmaker Mark Cousins, recognising his significant contributions to documentary cinema.
The festival aims to bring the documentary genre closer to the public through a selection of feature films and short films. Screenings and activities will feature invited filmmakers from around the world. Key venues across Barcelona will host events, including the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) in the Raval district, serving as the main headquarters.
Festival Venues and Programme Highlights
Cinemes Aribau will host the opening night, while Cinemes Renoir Floridablanca will show films from the Panorama and Official sections. The Filmoteca de Catalunya, located in the Gothic Quarter, will present a retrospective dedicated to Mark Cousins. Other venues include Phenomena, Zumzeig, Espai Texas, and Casa Montjuïc, which will offer special and experimental sessions.
The programme features diverse screenings. Mark Cousins' "The Story of Documentary Film" will screen at 18:00 at the Filmoteca de Catalunya. Other notable films include "80 Angry Journalists" and "Cuba & Alaska" at Cinemes Renoir Floridablanca. The CCCB will host various short film sessions, such as "Singular i plural" and "Cossos en crisi", alongside a D-Talk debate on the digital abyss.
Awards and Closing Event
The festival will conclude with an awards ceremony and a closing film, chosen from the winning entries. This final event will take place at 19:30 at the CCCB Teatre. DocsBarcelona continues to be a critical event in Barcelona's cultural calendar, attracting both local residents and international visitors. It offers a unique opportunity to explore global stories through the lens of documentary filmmaking.
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