Five titles, eight countries: Honduras, Colombia, Germany, Spain, Peru, France, Mexico, and Poland.
Transgender issues and family ties to be recomposed, friendship and disability, revolutions and time rifts, street art and corruption are the major reference themes of the selected works.
With three Italian premieres, one European, and one world premiere, we are proud to present the international feature films in competition at the 2025 RIFF Awards.
Four feature films that reject standardized formulas to delve into the nuances of contemporary storytelling, presenting tales of obstinacy, vulnerability, and rupture. This selection explores the landscape of independent Italian cinema, highlighting a recurring theme: territory—both physical and emotional-as a space defined by conflict, contradiction,
Five works that lie off the beaten path of the mainstream, united by a powerful theme: the exploration of the body as a site of conflict and the rewriting of identity. Whether dealing with memories linked to a transplanted heart, the quest for self-redemption on
RIFF 2026 brings seven Italian documentaries to the big screen—some of the finest work you’ll see all year. Starting November 27th. Are you ready? We kick things off with the world premiere of “Renea – Nel nome dei figli” by Max Nardari, featuring Giuliana De
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