The 14 films taking part will be vying for a series of prizes, among them the Golden Alexander, accompanied by a cash prize of 12,000 euros, and the Silver Alexander, accompanied by a cash prize of 5,000 euros.
Tidf is an Oscars qualifying festival and the film that wins the Golden Alexander will automatically be eligible to submit for Academy Awards consideration in the Documentary Feature category.
Here’s the lineup of the International Competition (descriptions courtesy of the festival):
“Bugboy” Courtesy of Thessaloniki Intl. Documentary Festival
● “Bugboy,” Lucas Paleocrassas, Greece-Denmark-France, 2026 (World premiere)
George, a shy teenager with misaligned eyes, struggles to connect with others after his parents’ divorce. Finding refuge in the world of insects, he bonds with a cricket named Isabella. Through a portrait of transformation and self-discovery, the…
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