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A heartfelt thank you!
We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you for making this edition truly unforgettable.
Blame by Christian Frei to open the 56th edition of Visions du Réel, a world première
The film combines an investigation into the origins of COVID-19 with a reflection on the place and role of science in the face of political pressure. (Sold out)
Buy a Visions du Réel seat!
In 2025, Visions du Réel’s mission is to make the Festival experience even more comfortable. We invite you to help finance these new benches by buying a bench or an individual seat!
Public presentation of the 2025 Programme
We are delighted to invite you to the presentation of the 2025 Programme on Tuesday 18 March at 18:30!
Academy-Award® winning director Asif Kapadia to open VdR–Industry Programme
The multi award-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia will be the opening speaker of the 23rd edition of VdR–Industry!
The colours of the 2025 edition unveiled
Visions du Réel unveils the poster series for its 56th edition which combines the talent of photographer Nicolas Haeni with the duo Eilean Friis Lund and Alice Vodoz.
Selection Committees
Visions du Réel is excited to announce the three committees who will select and shape the 2025 edition.
The Two Films Nominated by Visions du Réel Win Prestigious Doc Alliance Awards
Discover the two films nominated by Visions du Réel that won the Doc Alliance Award 2024.
Visions du Réel goes to Cannes 2024
Switzerland is the Country of Honour at Marché du Film Festival de Cannes this year, and to celebrate, Visions du Réel will be attending
Doc Alliance Awards: the 2024 Nominees are out!
The 16 films competing for this year’s Doc Alliance Award are out! 8 feature-length and 8 short films are chosen by the
Online films
More than 50 films from the programme available from your home! From 10 to 20 April. The films will be announced on 10 April at 18:00.
Exhibition : La Mobilière
Visions du Réel and la Mobilière are joining forces to present a new common project: an exhibition which will be visible in the Nyon spaces of La Mobilière until March 2025.
Programme 2025: Les Frictions du Réel
Visions du Réel returns for its 56th edition with a programme featuring 154 films from 57 countries. Discover the programme!
Cannes Docs Swiss Showcase Open Call
In collaboration with SWISS FILMS, Visions du Réel will present a Swiss Showcase on May 19, 2024 during Cannes Docs – Marché du Film.
Visions du Réel unveils its posters for 2024
The Festival unveils its 2024 posters and is delighted to announce the continuation of its collaboration with the Lausanne-based studio Hélas.
Alice Burgin to head VdR-Industry
Visions du Réel is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alice Burgin as its new Head of Industry.
Masterclass Lucrecia Martel and Eat Bitter: New Venue!
The Lucrecia Martel Masterclass on Tuesday 25 April at 2pm has been moved to the Théâtre de Marens and Eat Bitter at 3.30pm to the Usine à Gaz 2
Mélanie Courvoisier, new Administrative and Operational Director | Sven Wälti, new member of the Foundation Board
Visions du Réel’s new Administrative and Operational Director is Mélanie Courvoisier. She will assume her duties on 1 November. Sven
Mélanie Courvoisier, nouvelle Directrice administrative et opérationnelle; Sven Wälti nouveau membre du Conseil de fondation
Mélanie Courvoisier, nouvelle Directrice administrative et opérationnelle | Sven Wälti nouveau membre du Conseil de fondation
Call for films & projects
The call for films and projects for the 56th edition is closed.
Thank you!
The 53rd edition of Visions du Réel has been experienced with great enthusiasm and a large audience! This Sunday at
Sophie Bourdon to head VdR-Industry
Previously deputy director of Locarno Pro, Sophie Bourdon joins Visions du Réel on July 1, 2022, where she will further
Sunday’s programme | Brunch
To close this Family Weekend, the Place du Réel will host a brunch from 10 am to 2 pm. Sunday’s
Fire of Love will open the 53rd edition of Visions du Réel
Fire of Love, filmmaker Sara Dosa’s epic and spectacular portrait of the volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft, will kick off this year’s edition on Thursday 7 April.
Official selection of the Grand Angle and Latitudes sections
Visions du Réel exprime sa solidarité avec l’Ukraine et présente la sélection officielle des sections Grand Angle et Latitudes.
Visions du Réel opens the position of: Head of Industry
Employment Scope: 80% annualized Duration: permanent, start 1st of July TBD Place of Service: Nyon Position within the Festival: relates
VdR–Industry 2022: Save the date!
Visions du Réel is delighted to announce its 2022 Industry dates: From April 10–14, VdR–Industry will take place in Nyon, Switzerland.
Visions du Réel unveils the posters of its 53rd edition!
Discover the triptych presenting photographs taken by Kirsten Johnson and Vincent Sahli for the visuals of our 53rd edition.
VdR–Industry announces the launch of the VdR–Development Lab
Visions du Réel is proud to announce the launch of the VdR–Development Lab, the latest program by VdR–Industry dedicated to projects from the Global South and East.