Program TIFF 2026

Kazdoura is a duo formed in Toronto by Syrian vocalist Leen Hamo and Lebanese multi-instrumentalist John Abou Chacra. Their name, meaning “a stroll” in Levantine Arabic, reflects a musical universe at the intersection of Arabic tradition, psychedelia, funk, and soul. Their debut album Ghoyoum surpassed one million streams and earned major recognition in Canada, including the 2026 JUNO Award for Global Music Album of the Year and the Canadian Folk Music Award for Global Roots Album of the Year....See more details

Viv, a Chinese artist wannabe, got stuck in Berlin after the pandemic and accidentally ventured into the vibrant alternative culture scene. To someone who was raised to follow “the standard”, everything seems so exciting. But to her family in China, the most alarming question surfaces: “why is she such an oddball?” Drifting between new environments and traditional expectations, Viv is constantly adapting to shifting opinions about herself, the world, and of course, China, only to feel more lost than ever.

Diximus & the Space Nebula is a modern jazz group from Cluj-Napoca, featuring Oscar Ungvari (electric guitar), Diximus (vibraphone), László Sándor (bass), and Frankie Ercsei (drums). Formed in 2024, the project explores original compositions combining jazz, classical music, and world music influences....See more details

Tayfun, Belgium’s first Turkish undertaker with a diploma, spends his days sending coffins back to Turkey for burial. After his parents’ deaths, he begins questioning a long-held tradition and wonders why a community that lives in Europe cannot also bury its dead there.

Antonia Vai is a singer, songwriter, and producer with Swedish and Hungarian roots, known for blending pop, folk, jazz, and soul influences. Her music is marked by intimate, poetic songwriting and atmospheric storytelling. Based in Budapest since 2013, she has performed at major festivals such as Sziget, Eurosonic Noorderslag, Elbjazz Festival, and Zandari Festa....See more details

In contemporary Hungary, a small-town teenager with a strikingly deep voice becomes a rap star by 18. As Marci’s fame surges, balancing school, family, and music proves impossible. His raw, honest lyrics captivate a generation, drawing huge crowds and millions of streams. But rapid success brings addiction and mounting physical and mental strain....See more details

Vibrant is a musical project blending electronic and acoustic elements, analog synths, and live instrumentation, drawing inspiration from folk rhythms, oriental motifs, and Byzantine music. Built as a collective experiment, the project focuses on immersive, evolving soundscapes where improvisation plays a key role....See more details

Director: Boudewijn Koole Country: Netherlands Year: 2016 Duration: 108 minutes A young geologist arrives in northern Norway on a scientific expedition that takes him far beyond its original purpose. In the Arctic tundra, where the daylight never ends, orientation becomes increasingly difficult, and the planned journey turns into a struggle for survival....See more details

Charlotte Colace is a singer and songwriter with French and Cuban roots, based in Berlin and active on the local soul and jazz scene. Her voice combines soulful sensitivity with contemporary influences, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience. She has collaborated and performed with artists such as Omah Lay, Nick Hakim, and Noah Slee, and appears live with a seven-piece band, turning each concert into an intense, high-energy experience....See more details

BLUE HOUR (dir. Mircea Băluță, Eduard Burghelea) & SOMEDAY, A CHILD (dir. Osta Marie-Rose) 10 Years in 60 Minutes Section: Off-programme Screening Director: Petruț Călinescu Duration: 59m Country: România Year: 2026 „10 Years in 60 Minutes” is a CdFD multimedia project that brings together a selection of eight photo stories documented over the past 10 years by Petruț Călinescu, accompanied by an original soundtrack composed by Electric Brother, created from sounds recorded in the field during the documentation process.