Astra Film Festival 2026 to feature 12 thematic documentary sections in Sibiu

The Astra Film Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place in Sibiu from October 17 to 25. The festival will feature 12 thematic sections covering diverse subjects such as family, memory, technology, power, and the impact of war.

Featured documentaries include ‘Aici a fost o pădure’ (Valentin Anghel, 2026), which examines the struggle for Bucharest's IOR Park, and ‘Spionii dintre noi’ (Jamie Coughlin Silverman, Gabriel Silverman, 2025), which explores the legacy of Stasi surveillance. Other highlighted works include ‘Vânzarea secretă a evreilor din România’ (Pierre Goetschel, 2025), detailing the secret negotiations of the Romanian communist state regarding Jewish emigration, and ‘Copiii rețelei’ (Olivier Ballande, 2026), which addresses institutional abuse and child trafficking in Europe.

The event will also include screenings followed by debates and Q&A sessions to provide deeper perspectives on the presented topics.