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Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There - The Rise, Fall and Redefinition of an Animation Master

When you first think of Don Bluth, your mind often goes to the vibrant colours and imaginative stories that defined childhood for many millennials growing up. But most people probably never think about Don Bluth the person. Who exactly was he? What were his thoughts and opinions on the animation industry at the time? And where is he now? Well these very questions are finally answered through the 2025 documentary “Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There”, directed by David LaMattina an

Shining a Light on Humanity and the Climate Crisis: Don’t Let The Sun (2025)

The sun is beating down on the concrete of an unnamed city. Its glaring heat condemns all life to a nocturnal rhythm that sets the scene for Jaqueline Zünd’s contemplative feature debut, Don’t Let The Sun (2025). Its narrative casts a lingering glance at the social cost of the climate crisis and dives into a world where people have withdrawn from their environment and from each other. While words have become sparse, ambient sound is a constant companion that guides us throug

Ulrich Köhler's "Gavagai" – A journey from the sets of Medea to Berlin

The name of the movie “Gavagai” comes from a well-known thought experiment from philosopher W.V.O. Quine about the inability to translate a certain sentence and word perfectly. A correct point of entry into the newest movie by Ulrich Kohler, which focuses on the fields between languages, cultures, and intentions. In this co-production between Germany and France, Kohler turns a film-within-a-film into a tale of cross-cultural romance and much more. The plot is set in two diff

“History will lie, as it always has.”

Overview of documentary film Landmarks (dir. Lucrecia Martel), featured at DIFF 2026.

Introducing the DIFF Media Hub: New Voices in Film Journalism

At the Dublin International Film Festival, we believe that cinema doesn’t exist in isolation; it thrives through conversation, criticism, and curiosity. That’s why we’re excited to launch of the DIFF Media Hub, a new initiative supported by The Arts Council, designed to nurture and amplify a broad range of voices in Irish film journalism. Launching as part of DIFF 2026 , the Media Hub brings together an exciting mix of eighteen emerging critics, established writers, podcaster

DIFF 2026 Industry Programme: Where Conversations Begin and Connections Are Made

At the heart of Dublin International Film Festival is the belief that cinema thrives when people come together to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and imagine the future. Alongside our public screenings, DIFF 2026 presents the Festival's most ambitious Industry Programme to date , bringing filmmakers, producers, students, creatives, and decision-makers into the same rooms for eleven days of insight and inspiration. If you're interested in attending a number of these events

Celebrating women in film at DIFF 2026

As we approach St Brigid’s Day weekend, Dublin International Film Festival is proud to celebrate women working across every corner of contemporary cinema, from internationally acclaimed filmmakers and performers to emerging voices shaping what comes next. At DIFF 2026 , we’re honoured to welcome an exceptional group of artists whose work spans genres, forms and generations, and whose contributions continue to expand what cinema can be. Among our international guests is Oscar

The DIFF 2026 Programme is now live!

The DIFF 2026 programme launch took place on Tuesday 27 January , and the energy could not have been higher. With heavy rain, flooding, and travel disruption across the city, we weren’t sure what to expect. What we got instead was an unbelievable turnout , a buzzing room, and a reminder of just how much audiences, filmmakers, and industry partners love coming together to celebrate cinema. Thank you to everyone who braved the weather to join us. The vibe in the room said it