The 57th edition of Visions du Réel will open on 17 April 2026, in Nyon, in the presence of Oscar-winning filmmaker Laura Poitras, and different guests, such as Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The official ceremony will be followed by a screening of Cover-Up, the filmmaker’s latest film. The pre-opening, hosted by the City of Nyon and Visions du Réel, will take place on 16 April. On this occasion, Giulia Montineri will present her film #SainteJulie in world premiere.
Cover-Up from Laura Poitras
The 57th edition of Visions du Réel will open on 17 April 2026, in Nyon, in the presence our VdR–Industry Guest, Laura Poitras, Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Nuria Gorrite, State Councillor, Head of the Department of Culture, Infrastructure and Human Resources, Daniel Rossellat, Mayor of Nyon and Carine Bachmann, Director of the Federal Office of Culture (FOC). The official ceremony will be followed by a screening of Cover-Up, the latest film by Laura Poitras, presented in the Special Screenings section.
Synopsis
While unpacking his boxes, investigative journalist Seymour Hersh looks back over his defining investigations: the uncovering of the My Lai massacre, Watergate, the torture at Abu Ghraib. An authentic thriller, this portrait co-directed by filmmaker Laura Poitras, reveals an all-too human man who tirelessly and resolutely fulfilled his role as a counter-power for half a century.
Informations
Friday, 17 April
19:30 | Théâtre de Marens, Nyon (Opening ceremony, invitation only)
20:30 | Grande Salle, Nyon
In presence of Laura Poitras
Giulia Montineri will present her film #SainteJulie at the Pre-opening
Visions du Réel and the City of Nyon invite you to start the festival with the traditional Pre-Opening evening, open to local residents and those from the surrounding areas. On this occasion, Giulia Montineri will present her film #SainteJulie in world premiere at the Théâtre de Marens as well as at the Grande Salle in Nyon.
Synopsis
On 3 March 2019, Julie Douib was murdered by her ex-husband in Corsica. It was a predictable femicide – the man was already known to be dangerous. Why was this murder not prevented ? Beyond this particular case, #SainteJulie reveals the mechanisms of everyday misogyny – which is always deadly – at work in society. A comprehensive investigation, conducted with intelligence and great sensitivity.
Informations
Thursday, 16 April
19:30 | Théâtre de Marens (The ceremony is followed by the screening)
20:00 | Grande Salle
In presence of Giulia Montineri
Free (reservation required)
