Thessaloniki Film Festival Unveils Meet the Neighbors+ and Film Forward Lineups
The 67th Thessaloniki International Film Festival will run from November 5 to 15, with both competition sections offering a 10,000 euro cash prize.
The 67th Thessaloniki International Film Festival has revealed the lineups for its Meet the Neighbors+ and >>Film Forward competition sections, according to variety.com. The festival is scheduled to run from November 5 to 15.
Blerta Basholli's 'Dua', Myrsini Aristidou's 'Hold Onto Me', and Pierre Le Gall's 'Flesh and Fuel' are among the films selected for the Meet the Neighbors+ section. The jury for this section consists of Cristina Cassano, Sofia Exarchou, and Anne Østerud. Films in the Meet the Neighbors+ competition will compete for the Golden Alexander – Michel Dimopoulos Award, which includes a 10,000 euro cash prize.
The >>Film Forward section will host 10 films. Its jury is composed of Carlos Rodríguez Ríos, Ana Vujanović, and Yorgos Zois. Films in the >>Film Forward competition will compete for the Golden Alexander >>Film Forward – Best Feature Film Award, which also includes a 10,000 euro cash prize.
In October 2025, it was noted that Blerta Basholli previously won at Sundance with 'Hive'. 'Dua' won the SACD Award at Critics' Week in Cannes. 'Hold Onto Me' won the Audience Award in the World Cinema – Dramatic section of Sundance Film Festival. 'Flesh and Fuel' won best film at Zurich.
Quick answers
When is the 67th Thessaloniki International Film Festival?
The festival is scheduled to run from November 5 to 15.
What is the prize for the Meet the Neighbors+ competition?
Films compete for the Golden Alexander – Michel Dimopoulos Award, which includes a 10,000 euro cash prize.
Which films are in the Meet the Neighbors+ section?
The lineup includes Blerta Basholli's 'Dua', Myrsini Aristidou's 'Hold Onto Me', and Pierre Le Gall's 'Flesh and Fuel'.