# Skopje Film Festival 26th edition

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/skopje-film-festival-26th-edition
> Updated: 2026-11-03T11:45:02.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The 26th edition of the Skopje Film Festival (SFF) is scheduled to run from November 4 to 9 at the Macedonian National Theatre, marking the event’s return after a three-year hiatus. Under the motto “A True Story,” the festival aims to revitalize the cinematic life of the capital.

The festival has introduced a new award called the “Golden Scopolia,” named after a flower found near Skopje and designed by sculptor Vlado Kostov. The inaugural award will be presented to the Polish directing duo Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert for their contributions to world cinema. 

The festival opening features the premiere of the film “Idiots,” a co-production between Germany, Poland, and Monaco directed by Szumowska and Englert.

## Claims

- The Skopje Film Festival is celebrating its 26th edition. (reported by 3 sources)
- A new festival award called the Golden Scopolia has been established. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Golden Scopolia will be awarded to the directing duo Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert. (reported by 3 sources)
- Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert are from Poland. (reported by 3 sources)
- The award name is inspired by the Scopolia carniolica flower. (reported by 3 sources)
- The award was created by sculptor Vlado Kostov. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Skopje Film Festival introduces Golden Scopolia award

The Skopje Film Festival has launched the Golden Scopolia award, naming Polish directors Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert as its first recipients.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-film-festival-introduces-golden-scopolia-award

### 2026-11-03: Skopje Film Festival opens with premiere of Idiots

The 26th Skopje Film Festival opens on November 4 at the Macedonian National Theatre with the premiere of “Idiots,” directed by Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-film-festival-opens-with-premiere-of-idiots

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