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Itagüí International Film Festival begins 9th edition
The 9th edition of the Itagüí International Film Festival begins on Wednesday, September 23, and will run through Sunday, September 27. The event features a diverse program of national and international films, industry discussions, and academic spaces designed for various audiences, including families and children.
The official opening ceremony will be held at the Teatro Caribe, featuring a performance by the Coro Polifónico Ciudad de Itagüí. The festival's programming is divided into two primary sections: ‘Colombia: Cine bien hecho. Cine no visto’ and ‘Otras miradas: muestra internacional’.
Participating countries include Colombia, Brazil, England, Argentina, Mexico, Norway, and Japan. Notably, Brazil has been named the guest of honor for the 2026 edition of the festival. Activities will take place across multiple venues in Itagüí, including the Teatro del Norte, the Auditorio Cultural Diego Echavarría Misas, and various shopping centers.
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Coro Polifónico Ciudad de Itagüí · Itagüí · Itagüí International Film Festival · Teatro Caribe
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival operates under the slogan ‘Colombia, cine bien hecho, cine no visto’. itaguihoy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The official inauguration will take place at the Teatro Caribe featuring the Coro Polifónico Ciudad de Itagüí. itaguihoy.com · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brazil is designated as the guest of honor for the 2026 edition of the festival. extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival includes films from Colombia, Brazil, England, Argentina, Mexico, Norway, and Japan. itaguihoy.com · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The event features two main sections: ‘Colombia: Cine bien hecho. Cine no visto’ and ‘Otras miradas: muestra internacional’. extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 9th edition of the Itagüí International Film Festival runs from Wednesday, September 23, to Sunday, September 27. itaguihoy.com · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com