Calling all the superstitious: no fewer than 13 thematic programs shape the lineup of this 30th edition! Thirteen spaces for reflection, discussion, exploration, and, of course, pure entertainment, because sometimes you just need to let loose and have fun. In Memories, we embark on a journey through recollection, the moments that shape us or slip away, whether summoned in tribute or to bear witness to lived experiences and struggles. Between departures and returns, Migrations move beyond physical borders, exploring how identity is reshaped in times of transition. The Carte Blanche: BAFICI offers a striking portrait of the vitality of contemporary Argentine cinema, in collaboration with the Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival. We’ll also host a meeting between two rising Swiss filmmakers in the screening-discussion Dialogues: Zoel Aeschbacher & Rolf Hellat. In Experimental audiences drawn to bold cinematic exploration will discover films that push the limits of form and narrative. With Unbound, we inject a spirit of freedom by bringing together those who challenge both norms and preconceived ideas. Refresh your Playlist with a music video selection spotlighting Quebec bands energizing the emerging music scene. Balancing nervous laughter with muffled screams, Genre Movies fully embraces our taste for excess and returns twice to satisfy fans of thrills and gleeful chaos. With Last Call, surprises and delightful disasters continue, as filmmakers bravely revisit their most “cringe-worthy” early works in a spirit of total self-mockery. Finally, a festival should be savoured until the very last moment. On Sunday, cinephiles are invited to a marathon: Awards in the afternoon, Audience Favorites in the evening. One final chance to (re)immerse yourself in the highlights of the edition before saying goodbye.