The films competing for the Redentor Trophy

A retrospective dedicated to the work of French director Alain Guiraudie

Tthree works from the first years of the great British master, in restored prints

A selection from contemporary German Nouvelle Vague

The classics from the great film libraries

A retrospective dedicated to the work of the French director Claire Simon

World première of Bald Mountain, by director Heitor Dhalia

Documentaries on topics regarding our ecosystem

Novelties and new directors that have yet to be discovered

Experimental filmmaking, as well as poetic and radical experiences

It details backstage bio-pics of directors and writers

Some of the most recent productions from Germany

Documentaries on conflicts and revolutions from all over the world

Films that deal with gay and lesbian issues

A special section for younger cinemagoers

A special section for younger cinemagoers

German classics restored by the Murnau Foundation

An amfAR-Festival do Rio Event: A tribute to Goldie Hawn, one of American cinema’s most popular actresses, who wil attend a special amfAR fundraiser

From its Latin American neighbours the festival offers a number of films from the region

A selection of strong candidates in the cult film category of this and any other year

A selection of documentaries on and about music

A screening of 3D French-Brazilian co-production Amazonia

A very strong crop of new documentaries

A retrospective dedicated to the work of the American director and screenwriter Paul Schrader

Documentaries on the impact of the internet, social media and new technologies of information

A retrospective dedicated to the work of the German avant-garde filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger

Unique trajectories that inspire both new ideas and ideals

A wide selection of some of the most important and critically acclaimed films to premier around the world this year