TRIESTE FF
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«It’s not about building a slogan or a topic. It’s about building trust between the films.»
TRIESTE FF: The Trieste Film Festival is Italy’s key window onto Central and Eastern European cinema, and its 2026 documentary competition arrives as ten Italian premieres shaped by war, migration, labour, and the afterlives of institutions.
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«Trieste still resonates with its Balkan neighbours»
TRIESTE FF: Rada Šešić, the documentary competition programmer, delves into the unique cultural and historical significance of the city as a festival location, her approach to curating the documentary program, and the evolving dynamics of regional cinema.
