Overview of the 17th FIDADOC Festival
The 17th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival of Agadir, known as FIDADOC, is scheduled to take place from June 19 to June 24, 2026. Organized by the Association for Culture and Education through Audiovisual Means, this year's festival promises a rich and engaging program that highlights both international and local cinema.
Festival Highlights and Special Programs
This year's lineup features an International Competition for feature films, alongside special sessions that include a retrospective of filmmaker Namir Abdel Messeh and the premiere of Nicolas Wadimoff's new documentary, "Qui vit encore". The festival will kick off with the opening film "Du soleil et du Plomb" by Jérôme le Maire, followed by the screening of "Fatna, une femme nommée Rachid" by Hélène Harder, which concludes its tour at French Institutes across Morocco at this event.
In addition, FIDADOC will showcase two programs under the label "Mediterranean Season 2026". This includes a tribute to the celebrated Egyptian director Youssef Chahine in honor of his centenary, featuring restored films, a DJ set, and an immersive experience into his life and works. Moreover, the program "No Work is an Island" will present a selection of ten short films by female filmmakers from the Mediterranean region.
The festival also features the Triq Cinima initiative, a mobile screening program designed in collaboration with local cultural, educational, and associative entities. Parallel to the festival, the FIDADOC Documentary Hive will offer master classes, case studies, and practical workshops for around a hundred students and emerging professionals, aimed at showcasing multiple projects and connecting creators with the international documentary community.
Supported by various Moroccan and foreign partners, including the Wilaya of the Souss-Massa region, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, and the Moroccan Cinematographic Center, FIDADOC stands as Morocco's premier festival dedicated exclusively to documentary cinema. It is a significant cultural event that contributes to the artistic heritage of Agadir and the Kingdom at large.
As reported by fr.hespress.com.
