Monthly Archives: July 2026

There is always a glimmer of possibility within the impossible, inviting us to see stories from a different perspective: the perspective of hope. The hope that change can happen, that life can truly be felt through the energy that emerges when we face real challenges with courage, determination, commitment and dedication, despite every obstacle. “The […]

Record-breaking results for #Giffoni56. General Director Jacopo Gubitosi and Artistic Director Luca Apolito: “Our dream machine is already set to take off again for the 2027 edition, from July 16 to 24.” Officially, today marks the final day of the festival. But behind the scenes, the organization is already gearing up for the next edition. […]

A friendship born on the streets of Barcelona’s suburbs, the desire to overcome the boundaries imposed by society, and the search for a place in the world. “BROS”, directed by Carol Rodriguez Colas and Marina Rodriguez Colas, the final film in competition in the Generator +13 section, moved audiences in Sala Truffaut with an intense […]

A powerful blend of overwhelming emotions, intricate stories, and gripping subplots. A film that explores life, death, hope, and love in a whirlwind of emotions that kept the #giffoners glued to the screen. Morten, directed by Ivan Pavljutskov and competing in the Generator +15 section at the #GiffoniFilmFestival, tells the story of Morten, a teenage […]

Some people save others with words; others simply choose to believe in them. That is the powerful message behind You Believe in Angels, Mr. Drowak?, the feature film by director Nicola Steiner and the final film competing in the Generator +18 section, which brought the programme in the Blue Hall to a close, offering jurors […]

Profound and emotionally charged stories, journeys into the deepest corners of the self, where inner demons clash with hopes and dreams. Challenges are not always barriers; more often, they become the driving force that allows us to take flight, making even the impossible seem within reach. The seventh day of the #GiffoniFilmFestival 2026 promises to […]

Some encounters can change a person’s life and prove that even things that seem impossible can become reality. This is the message behind “Smartie and Me”, the film by Kacper Lisowski competing in the Elements +6 category at the 56th edition of the #GiffoniFilmFestival, which was warmly welcomed by the young #jurors in Sala Lumière. […]

A deeply moving documentary, a portrait that captures the growth of a young boy and the blossoming of his passions. In the Gex Doc section, Bugboy by Lucas Paleocrassas was screened. The documentary follows the life of a teenager whose childhood has been shaped by his parents’ divorce, an eye malformation, and difficulties relating to […]

Some bonds seem to fade with time, while others, despite everything, continue searching for a way to be reborn. It is around this seemingly impossible idea that Hold Onto Me, the latest film by Cypriot director Myrsini Aristidou, revolves. Screening in competition in the Generator +13 section at #Giffoni56, the film unfolds over a suspended […]

This Halloween, cinemas will belong to “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” (released in Italy by Lucky Red from October 28) was unveiled to the #Giffoni56 jurors by directors Steve Cox and Matthew Walker, who introduced an exclusive clip and trailer just one week after production wrapped at Aardman Studios, north of Bristol. […]