# International film festivals in Greece and Italy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-film-festivals-in-greece-and-italy
> Updated: 2026-10-30T09:15:03.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Two separate film festivals are scheduled for November 2026. The 18th International Film Festival of Larissa in Greece, organized by Artfools, will run from November 16 to November 30. The event includes competitive categories for short films, animation, and climate change, as well as a category for films created with Artificial Intelligence.

In Rome, the 32nd MedFilm Festival is set to take place from November 5 to November 15. Directed by Ginella Vocca, the festival focuses on Mediterranean cinema, with the opening film being ‘Only Rebels Win’ by Lebanese director Danielle Arbid.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: MedFilm Festival Roma to hold 32nd edition in November 2026

The 32nd MedFilm Festival will be held in Rome from November 5 to 15, 2026, featuring Lebanese director Danielle Arbid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medfilm-festival-roma-to-hold-32nd-edition-in-november-2026

### 2026-10-30: Larissa to host 18th International Film Festival in November 2026

The 18th International Film Festival of Larissa will run from November 16 to 30, 2026, featuring five competitive categories including AI-driven films and a tribute to director Yannis Smaragdis.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/larissa-hosts-18th-international-film-festival-in-november-2026

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