Rome Film Fest 2026 begins with Paolo Genovese film

The 21st edition of the Rome Film Fest (Festa del Cinema di Roma) officially commenced on October 13, 2026, running through October 25 at the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone. The festival opened with the screening of ‘Il rumore delle cose nuove’, directed by Paolo Genovese, featuring an ensemble cast including Stefano Accorsi and Claudia Pandolfi.

This year’s program includes the Progressive Cinema Competition, which features eighteen titles spanning fiction, documentaries, and animation. Notable international entries include ‘Ceniza en la boca’ by Diego Luna and ‘I Love Boosters’ by Boots Riley. The festival also highlights Italian works such as ‘Brianza’ by Simone Catania and ‘Mustang’ by Kasia Smutniak.

Major international stars are expected to attend, with Javier Bardem and Julianne Moore slated to receive Career Achievement Awards. Other high-profile guests include Jesse Eisenberg, Naomi Watts, and Kim Kardashian. To facilitate attendance, the ‘Linea Cinema’ free shuttle service will operate between Termini Station and the Auditorium throughout the event.