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Full House for Festival Kick-Off
Mooby Aribau Cinemes hosted the opening of the 24th In-Edit Festival on Thursday 29th October 2026 to a sold-out crowd, with more than 1,000 people queuing for entry. The atmosphere was electric, marked by unshakeable smiles and lively conversations, as cinephiles and music lovers gathered for the start of the nine-day celebration of music documentaries. A glass of Campari and the scent of popcorn filled the air, setting the tone for a communal experience. The festival's organisers described In-Edit as more than an event, a family of friends united by sound and story.
Tribute to Marianne Faithfull
The festival opened with the screening of Broken English, a hybrid documentary and fiction film directed by Jane Pollard and Iain Forsyth, paying tribute to singer and cultural icon Marianne Faithfull. The film, shot shortly before her death, reclaims her legacy beyond the reductive label of "Mick Jagger's ex" and explores six decades of her artistic journey, struggles, and resilience.
It's a collective award for all of you who come every year and make it possible for In-Edit to continue growing.
The film unfolds in a fictional "Ministry of Not Forgetting", featuring testimonies from Tilda Swinton, Nick Cave, Courtney Love, Beth Orton, and Warren Ellis. Though the 29th October screening sold out, a second showing will take place at Mooby Aribau on Thursday 5th November 2026.
International Recognition for Founder
Uri Altell, founder of In-Edit, made an emotional appearance after receiving the award for Best Private Initiative at the AUPA! awards in Bilbao, presented during BIME, a major international music industry event. He admitted the honour was unexpected.
Festival Line-Up and Accessibility
This year’s edition features 109 screenings and over 70 documentaries, including 64 premieres and 12 debut films. The programme spans global icons like David Bowie and Dolly Parton, as well as underground movements such as New York’s drag-punk scene and Nigeria’s afrobeat wave. Catalan talent is strongly represented, with works by Albert Serra, Carla Simón, and collective La Susma. Latin American music also takes centre stage, with films on Pablo Milanés and Rubén Rada. A new Apollo Award section highlights emerging music video talent. Meanwhile, 15 titles will be available online via CaixaForum+ from 7th to 22nd November, alongside a permanent archive of 20 past documentaries. The festival runs until Sunday 8th November 2026, with Mooby Aribau as its central hub.
Sources: Catalan News.
