Artists on Film
Great artists on the big screen. Get an insight into iconic filmmakers and other artists that have left a unique mark on art history.
VIDEODROOM
VIDEODROOM is the annual creative dream date between Film Fest Gent and Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER: a quirky mix of eclectic music and ditto cult cinema. Every year a selection of obscure films receives a newly composed soundtrack. VIDEODROOM 2025 will again be an exciting alternative trip through the nights of Film Fest Gent.
Fact vs. Fiction
This edition, a number of films balance between fact and fiction. How do directors and screenwriters deal with that? And what forms do they use to tell stories rooted in reality? These features offer a variety of options: hybrid docufiction, faux-home video, subjective biopic, and more.
On the Edge
For the daredevil and adventurer. Expect challenging, quirky cinema that disregards normativity and takes a slightly different approach.
Masters
Here, you are in good hands, with films by distinguished film auteurs, who have long proved their worth. Craftsmanship and food for thought are guaranteed.
New Voices
Meet the talent of today and the masters of tomorrow with films by filmmakers from all over the world. These directors each have their own new voice in the film landscape.
Belgian Cinema Today
Belgian cinema is bursting with talent and this tag proves it. Experience the best homegrown cinema with new voices and homeland film monuments.
Docs
This tag houses an incredible variety of documentary styles and techniques, and touches on intriguing themes. During past editions, documentaries as diverse as For Sama, I Am Greta and Western Stars made their appearance in this tag.
Film Fest Café & restaurants
At the Film Fest Café, we like to enrich your film chats with a delicious snack and a wide range of drinks. Moreover, at the Film Fest Café, you are in the right spot for interesting talks and meetings. Would you like to extend your film evening with dinner? We have some excellent restaurant recommendations for you!
Focus on South Korean Cinema: a bunch of new and classic features
31 Aug 2022
South-Korean cinema is more popular and critically acclaimed than ever, which is why the 49th edition of Film Fest Gent has opted for a 'Focus on South Korean Cinema', including new and classic features from the peninsula. Award-winning director Im Sang-soo will present his latest film - Heaven: To the Land of Happiness - in person. As previously announced, the festival will welcome composers Cho Young-wuk and Lee Byeong-woo on 20 October for the film music concert Korean Composers, also highlighting the music of Jung Jae-il.