A bright future.

In 1926, Fritz Lang directed Metropolis, a masterpiece of science fiction set in the year 2026: a world controlled by wealthy bosses who exploit proletarians in megacity factories.

In 2026 at the Black Movie festival, three film sections will showcase cinematographic works that illustrate possible futures, analyse totalitarian states and predict the world in the near future, including 11 cult or classic films that are a must-see (or must-re-see). A way to ward off bad luck – oh, how often written about – and try to take a step back and reflect, even if it means laughing about it: Orwellian Delusions, Classroom Struggles and (No) Futures.

The 64 films from 39 countries are also divided as follows: The Brave Ones portrays women and men who stand up for a cause; Love Streams explores family love in all its forms; Metamorphoses takes the saying ‘It's not the destination that matters, it's the journey’ literally; we travel through neglected or ravaged territories in A Beautiful and Sad World; century-old trees are the heroes of the Forest Trilogy; On Air revisits the torments of the 7th art; Finally, Blissful Outlets allows you to let go completely once night falls.

And for cherubs, little angels, kids and youngsters, as well as adults who are young at heart, the sublime Black Movie for Kids will enchant you with 40 gems from 34 countries, as well as an unmissable cine-concert!

Three Round Tables and an encounter with Sergei Loznitsa allow you to continue the discussion initiated by the films.

Once your head is full and your eyes are amazed but tired, the All-Nighters will allow you to dance the night away!

It seems that tomorrow no longer belongs to us... So let's live intensely in the present moment. Welcome to this 2026 edition!

Maria Watzlawick