AceShowbiz - The International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has officially unveiled the complete competition lineups for its highly anticipated 38th edition. Set to take place from November 13-23 in the vibrant Dutch capital, Amsterdam, IDFA stands as the world’s largest nonfiction cinema festival, drawing global attention to the most compelling and innovative documentary works.

A prestigious selection of twelve feature-length documentaries will vie for top honors in the marquee International Competition. A significant majority of these films—nine, to be exact—will celebrate their world or international premieres at the festival, offering audiences a first look at groundbreaking narratives. The directors behind these works represent a diverse array of countries and include both emerging talents and esteemed, established names in the documentary filmmaking world.

Pushing the boundaries of stylistic innovation, the Envision Competition also features a robust lineup of twelve films, with an impressive eleven making their world or international debuts. Among the standout selections is Trillion, a new work from the acclaimed Russian-born filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky, known for his visually stunning films like Architecton and Gunda. Another notable inclusion is the European premiere of Powwow People, an immersive documentary by Indigenous filmmaker Sky Hopinka, which promises to transport viewers into the heart of a Native American powwow celebration.

Beyond these competitive sections, IDFA continues its tradition of fostering documentary excellence through its IDFA Forum. This year, the forum is slated to present a diverse range of projects, including compelling stories on subjects like Gaza and Havana Syndrome, alongside an untitled film from Oscar-nominated filmmakers Petra Costa and Rémi Grellety. The full slate of films announced today underscores IDFA's commitment to showcasing the very best of global documentary cinema.