# Luanda International Film Festival 2026 > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261103-luanda-international-film-festival-2026 > Updated: 2026-11-03T22:26:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The 8th edition of the Luanda International Film Festival (FIC Luanda) took place in Angola from October 28 to November 2, 2026, marking the event’s return after an eleven year hiatus. The festival featured over 100 films from 20 countries and drew more than 6,000 spectators to venues including the Cinemateca Nacional and Cine Teatro Nacional. Programming included official competitions, masterclasses, and the “Visit Angola” showcase, which featured the Werner Herzog documentary “Ghost Elephants.” This documentary follows a National Geographic expedition through Angola’s eastern regions to study elephant populations and biodiversity. Nigeria was the guest of honor, and the festival included a dedicated showcase for Brazilian cinema. During the event, industry professionals addressed systemic challenges within the Angolan film sector, specifically citing the need for improved scriptwriting and post-production training, better theater technology, and more consistent funding for commercial exhibition. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Luanda hosts 8th edition of International Film Festival The 8th Luanda International Film Festival concluded in Angola, showcasing over 100 films from 20 countries and highlighting the need for professionalization in the local film industry. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luanda-hosts-8th-edition-of-international-film-festival ### 2026-11-01: Luanda Film Festival screens Werner Herzog documentary on Angola elephants The Luanda International Film Festival screened Werner Herzog’s “Ghost Elephants,” a documentary following an expedition to find mysterious elephant herds in eastern Angola. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luanda-film-festival-screens-werner-herzog-documentary-on-angola-elephants --- Cite as: Luanda International Film Festival 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261103-luanda-international-film-festival-2026