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We reveal the first titles of the 48th edition. Homegrown talent will be represented by Laura Wandel with playground drama Un monde, and Vincent Meessen with Juste un mouvement. A hint of national pride can also be found in Annette, as Leos Carax' musical was filmed partly in Belgium. The Golden Bear will also be attending: the somewhat controversial Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn by Radu Jude. In the short film selection will Film Fest Gent shine the spotlight on Greek director Jacqueline Lentzou, whose feature film debut, Moon, 66 Questions, will also be screened. And lastly, Andrea Arnold's Cow will also be shown at Film Fest Ghent.

Greek composer, author and politician Mikis Theodorakis has passed away at the age of 96 in Athens. Hij composed more than 1000 songs, cantates, operas and oratorios, music for ballet and for some sixty movies. His oeuvre can be considered a musical history of Greece. Yet Theodorakis wasn't just an acclaimed artist, he was also an outspoken political activist. He received many prestigious peace and music award. In 2007 he received the World Soundtrack Lifetime Achievement Award.

After a restrained festival in 2020, our 48th edition has kicked off as a vibrant and cozy meeting spot for all those who want to experience film and film culture. Our fierce and topical opening film La Civil, by the Belgian-Romanian director Teodora Ana Mihai, benefits from a post-screening conversation, which took place in abundance on Tuesday's opening night.

It has begun! The 48th Film Fest Gent officially started on 12 October with a thrilling opening film, visibly smiling faces and a first gathering in the Film Fest Café. Relive our opening night with the exclusive aftermovie.

A record number of guests is attending Film Fest Gent this year. Of course, we cannot let this opportunity pass us by. In the videos below, some filmmakers pitch their film to pique your interest.

During the Young Critics Workshop (12 – 23 October 2021) at Film Fest Ghent, five aspiring film critics (ages between 18 and 26) from Belgium and from abroad write reviews and essays on our festival films.

During the Young Critics Workshop (12 – 23 October 2021) at Film Fest Ghent, five aspiring film critics (ages between 18 and 26) from Belgium and from abroad write reviews and essays on our festival films.

On 17 October, the international short film jury at the 48th Film Fest Ghent announced the winners of the short film competitions. Double Helix by Qiu Sheng received the Award for Best International Short. In the Competition for Belgian Student Shorts, Z Bratem was crowned Best Belgian Student Short. The THE PACK Audience Award for Best Belgian Student Short, as voted by the festival audience, went to L'enfant salamandre van Théo Degen.

During the Young Critics Workshop (12 – 23 October 2021) at Film Fest Ghent, five aspiring film critics (ages between 18 and 26) from Belgium and from abroad write reviews and essays on our festival films.

During the Young Critics Workshop (12 – 23 October 2021) at Film Fest Ghent, five aspiring film critics (ages between 18 and 26) from Belgium and from abroad write reviews and essays on our festival films.