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The fourth edition of Palestine Cinema Days Around the World, organised by Filmlab Palestine, will take place on 2 November 2026, marking the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration. The initiative brings Palestinian cinema to audiences worldwide, inviting cinemas, universities, cultural centres and community groups to organise screenings that highlight Palestinian stories, histories and lived experiences.
On 6 November, Art Cinema OFFoff returns with a new edition of the Night of the Experimental Film, taking over the concert hall at Het Bos in Antwerp. The programme brings together analog multi-projection, live music, film performances and installation, with a focus on works that push the boundaries of cinema.
From 22 October to 13 December, the ICA in London presents a major retrospective of Shōhei Imamura, one of post-war Japan’s most distinctive filmmakers. More than 25 years after the UK’s last major Imamura retrospective, the programme brings together new restorations, rarely seen works, contextual screenings and guest introductions, alongside a new monograph on his work.
Sabzian’s seasonal roundup of recently published and forthcoming film publications.
This month, the French filmmagazine Trafic celebrates its 120th issue and thirty years of existence. Sadly, it also signals the end of a long cycle, this winter’s edition will be the last.
Nadat het Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds (VAF) het nieuwe Vlaamse filmtijdschrift Fantômas opstartsteun toekende, heeft het nu vijf maanden later besloten om de werking in 2022 niet te steunen.
Belgian producer, director, presenter and TV pioneer Annie Declerck has passed away.
Gus Van Sant, American filmmaker known for My Own Private Idaho (1991), Gerry (2002), Elephant (2003) and Paranoid Park (2007), is presenting a theatre production in DE SINGEL in Antwerp.
From 11 to 14 November, Visite Film Festival welcomes you back for its 9th edition.
On 15 October, Iranian-French writer Youssef Ishaghpour passed away at the age of 81.
From 20 to 24 October, Ghent is once again center stage for the 20th edition of the Courtisane festival.
In October, both the Centre Pompidou in Paris and De Cinema in Antwerp are screening the work of American filmmaker Kelly Reichardt.
10 years ago, the first bricks were laid for the house that would become known as On Cinema. Happy birthday!
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Belgian Premieres and Festivals
Each month, Sabzian lists upcoming Belgian premieres, releases and festivals.

