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The spotlight hosted by the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival re-introduces us to one of the most distinguished and versatile personalities of 20th century French culture. Film director, playwright and (mostly autobiographical) novelist, having achieved an equally stunning acknowledgement and praise in all three areas of his journey as an artist, Marcel Pagnol was the perfect embodiment of a true auteur.
The 66th TIFF will host a tribute to one of Europe’s boldest and most distinctive directorial duos, Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani, showcasing their pluralistic and unconventional body of work. The audience will have the chance to watch their entire full-length filmography, from their first experimental short films to their most recent feature.
Discovering new talents and voices that renew our perspective remains at the core of the Festival. This year, at the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival (30 October - 9 November 2025), movies from all over the world, screened at TIFF’s competition sections, International Competition, Meet the Neighbors+ and >>Film Forward, incite us to embark on exciting and deeply humane film journeys.
We are delighted to unveil the 32 full-length films and the 30 short films screened at the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, within the framework of the Greek Film Festival. For yet another year, the Festival offers its longstanding support to Greek cinema and the Greek filmmakers through a series of targeted and innovative actions and initiatives.
With beloved chef Sotiris Kontizas as ambassador, the Agora of the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival returns — more dynamic than ever. This year, Agora is organizing an exciting masterclass, open to the public, by Saverio Costanzo, director and screenwriter of the series My Brilliant Friend, and will, as always, present pioneering initiatives for professionals in the audiovisual industry. The Agora (October 31-November 8), held with the valuable support of the Creative Europe-MEDIA program, offers a range of opportunities for networking and co-productions across the global film industry.
