Genoa International Film Festival 2026

From May 29 to 31, Genoa hosts the GIFF, an international film festival dedicated to independent and auteur cinema at the CineClub Nickelodeon. With 35 works from around the world, the festival presents acclaimed masterpieces in international circuits alongside emerging productions, including the new feature film by Oscar nominee Mehdi Norowzian and the Palme d'Or winner from Cannes. Beyond screenings, the event offers artistic performances, African dance exhibitions and talks with international guests from Japan, the United States, Finland, Sweden and Africa.