International Feature Film Competition
Contemporary non-fiction filmmaking through a selection of original and singular feature films, presenting films in world, international or European premieres.
Burning Lights Competition
An international competition dedicated to new vocabularies and expressions, to research and to narrative and formal experimentation. A selection of
National Competition
A competition dedicated to feature and medium length films (co)produced by Switzerland and presented in world, international or European premiere.
International Medium Length & Short Film Competition
Contemporary non-fiction filmmaking through a selection of original and singular medium length and short films, presented in world, international or
Opening Scenes
A section dedicated to first short films or student films, presented as world, international or European premieres. The invited filmmakers
Grand Angle
Feature films that have already wowed audiences at other festivals or that will mark the coming year, presented at Visions
Latitudes
A non-competitive feature film section opening up a panorama of current practices in non-fiction filmmaking. Films are presented in world,
Guest of Honour
Created in 2014, the Prix Maître du Réel awards the body of work of a filmmaker who has been as
Ateliers
Des hommages consacrés à des cinéastes reconnus dans le domaine de la création documentaire. Les Ateliers comprennent des rétrospectives et des masterclass ouvertes au public.