IDFA Unveils 39th Edition Lineup, 'White Tiger Column' to Open
The Amsterdam festival's official selection spans 253 titles from 80 countries, with 13 works in each of its two main competitions.
The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam has announced the main competition lineups and section additions for its 39th edition, according to hollywoodreporter.com. 'White Tiger Column', directed by Robert Mentov, Dwight Jantzi and Bryan Dickie, will open the festival with its world premiere.
The complete IDFA 2026 official selection consists of 253 titles from 80 countries. The festival's International Competition features 13 works, and the Envision Competition will screen 13 films.
Other sections include the Luminous section, which presents 21 feature-length and short films, and the Frontlight section, which will showcase 16 films.
IDFA also unveiled additions to its program, among them Alex Gibney's 'Musk', Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's 'You Can See Everything', and Albert Serra's 'Sixteen Moments of My Life'.
Festival dates
The 39th edition of IDFA takes place in Amsterdam from Nov. 12 to 22.
Quick answers
When does IDFA 2026 take place?
The 39th edition of IDFA runs in Amsterdam from Nov. 12 to 22.
Which film opens IDFA 2026?
'White Tiger Column', directed by Robert Mentov, Dwight Jantzi and Bryan Dickie, opens the festival with its world premiere.
How many titles are in the IDFA 2026 official selection?
The official selection consists of 253 titles from 80 countries.