Riga IFF announces nine films for main competition
The Riga International Film Festival, running October 15–25, has unveiled the lineup for its feature film competition — nine films from six countries. The works will compete for the festival's top award at Splendid Palace cinema.
The Riga International Film Festival (Riga IFF) has announced which films will compete in this year's main feature film competition. The festival will take place from October 15 to 25, with the competition entries screening at its home venue, the Splendid Palace cinema.
Nine films from Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Germany and Sweden will take part in the competition. According to festival organizers, the selection includes finely crafted documentary works, bold debut films, and the latest works from experienced, established directors.
All nine films will compete for the festival's main award. This year's festival theme invites audiences to reflect today on what the cinema of tomorrow might look like.
Organizers have not yet released further details such as film titles, plot descriptions, or the jury composition, but have confirmed that the competition program has been finalized and the festival's venue and dates are set.
