MedFilm Festival Roma to hold 32nd edition in November 2026

The 32nd edition of the MedFilm Festival is scheduled to take place in Rome from November 5 to 15, 2026. Founded and directed by Ginella Vocca, the festival focuses on cinematic works from across the Mediterranean to foster cultural dialogue and provide visibility to diverse identities.

The opening film for this edition will be ‘Only Rebels Win’ (Seuls les rebelles), directed by Lebanese filmmaker Danielle Arbid. The selection highlights themes of rebellion as a means of survival and aesthetic response to social conformity.