Desmond Child rocks Olympion!

“We couldn’t imagine the premiere taking place anywhere else but in Greece and, of course, in Thessaloniki.”

Honorary Golden Alexander presented to Vouvoula Skoura

A remarkable creator who knows how to turn the seemingly insignificant into something meaningful and to preserve the whisper, transforming it into the highest form of art.

Juliette Binoche with Yorgos Krassakopoulos, Head of Program of the Festival

Open discussion with Juliette Binoche

In front of and behind the camera. My directorial debut in documentary filmmaking

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The 28th TIDF Agora Awards

More than 500 international visitors attended Agora's events.

Juliette Binoche at Olympion

"Thessaloniki has become my second home, and I’m grateful to everyone here."

Masterclass with Bill Morrison

Uncovering the Hidden Frame

Photographs of the Kaisariani Execution and the Importance of Documenting the Historical Truth

"The value of authentic archives remains paramount"

Doc Together: Think Tank report presentation

The event is a part of an ongoing effort to create practical support structures for filmmakers whose artistic freedom and personal safety are under threat.

Yorgos Panousopoulos 1946-2026

The Festival honoured the memory of the beloved filmmaker

Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival — Yorgos Papalios

HONORARY GOLDEN ALEXANDER TO YORGOS PAPALIOS

Saturday March 14th // 18:00 // Pavlos Zannas

The 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival honors the legendary film producer Yorgos Papalios, recognizing his tireless contribution to modern Greek cinema and local cultural film policy. In acknowledgment of his oeuvre, the festival will present him with an honorary Golden Alexander. The award ceremony will be followed by a screening of the portrait documentary Running on Waves, directed by Yannis Karapiperidis.