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TODAY AT THE GIFF
Dive into the heart of audiovisual creativity: films, series, immersive experiences, and exclusive encounters await you.
Check out today’s schedule and let yourself be inspired!
Check out today’s schedule and let yourself be inspired!
International Feature Competition
SHAM
Accused of harassment by the mother of one of his students, teacher Seiichi Yabushita defies public opinion and seeks to prove his innocence. A gripping adaptation of a true story.
Saturday 8 Nov. 14:00 | Théâtre Pitoëff
Saturday 8 Nov. 14:00 | Théâtre Pitoëff
GIFF 2025
ANCESTORS
Take part in a truly collaborative experience by propelling yourself six generations into the future to discover your common descendant.
GIFF 2025
MIXTAPE
Discover the free installation Mixtape
The installation Mixtape explores the unique sound universe of Quebec-born filmmaker and music lover Jean-Marc Vallée, whose creative process was entirely guided by music. An intimate immersion into the heart of his work.
From October 31 to November 9
Maison Communale de Plainpalais
The installation Mixtape explores the unique sound universe of Quebec-born filmmaker and music lover Jean-Marc Vallée, whose creative process was entirely guided by music. An intimate immersion into the heart of his work.
From October 31 to November 9
Maison Communale de Plainpalais
GIFF 2025
Explore All the Works in Competition
Over one hundred works from all around the world open up new paths for the cinematic experience and reveal the power of contemporary perspectives.
Merchandising
GIFF SHOP
Discover our capsule collection full of nods to binge-watching! Original and limited-edition pieces to wear, collect, or gift — take a little bit of the GIFF beyond the screen !
GIFF 2025
AWARDS 2025
The 31st edition of the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) comes to an end, marking the start of a new decade driven by boldness and emotion. Over the past ten days, the GIFF has celebrated audiovisual storytelling in all its forms.
HIGHLIGHTS
THE LAST VIKING
In this treasure hunt with dark humor, a robber who has just been released from prison sets out to find the money hidden by his brother, who has forgotten where he put it. Hilariously irreverent!
Saturday 8 Nov. 16:30 | Cinérama Empire
Saturday 8 Nov. 16:30 | Cinérama Empire
GIFF 2025
CECI EST MON COEUR
By extending the narrative to multiple dimensions (video projection, connected costumes, headphone audio), this cinema-like experience allows viewers to share in the testimonies and emotions of its two creators.
HIGHLIGHTS
Discover the Festival’s highlights
The cream of the crop: previews of the most eagerly awaited films, series by renowned creators, World premieres of Swiss series, innovative audiovisual works and content, and immersive experiences that will burn your retinas.
IMMERSIve
Immersive Experiences at the Heart of the GIFF
A pioneer in audiovisual innovation, the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) offers an outstanding selection of high-level immersive experiences, including in the international competition.
CREATIVE NETHERLANDS
The GIFF Pays Tribute to the Netherlands
In 2025, Dutch creation takes center stage! Combining aesthetic exploration, technological innovation, and both intimate and collective storytelling, the Netherlands has become an essential force in contemporary imagination. At the GIFF, a window opens onto this creative effervescence, paying tribute to the country’s vitality and the richness of its content — from immersive experiences to films and series.
TODAY AT THE GIFF
Dive into the heart of audiovisual creativity: films, series, immersive experiences, and exclusive encounters await you.
Check out today’s schedule and let yourself be inspired!
Check out today’s schedule and let yourself be inspired!
GIFF 2025
AWARDS 2025
The 31st edition of the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) comes to an end, marking the start of a new decade driven by boldness and emotion. Over the past ten days, the GIFF has celebrated audiovisual storytelling in all its forms.
International Feature Competition
SHAM
Accused of harassment by the mother of one of his students, teacher Seiichi Yabushita defies public opinion and seeks to prove his innocence. A gripping adaptation of a true story.
Saturday 8 Nov. 14:00 | Théâtre Pitoëff
Saturday 8 Nov. 14:00 | Théâtre Pitoëff
HIGHLIGHTS
THE LAST VIKING
In this treasure hunt with dark humor, a robber who has just been released from prison sets out to find the money hidden by his brother, who has forgotten where he put it. Hilariously irreverent!
Saturday 8 Nov. 16:30 | Cinérama Empire
Saturday 8 Nov. 16:30 | Cinérama Empire
GIFF 2025
ANCESTORS
Take part in a truly collaborative experience by propelling yourself six generations into the future to discover your common descendant.
GIFF 2025
CECI EST MON COEUR
By extending the narrative to multiple dimensions (video projection, connected costumes, headphone audio), this cinema-like experience allows viewers to share in the testimonies and emotions of its two creators.
GIFF 2025
MIXTAPE
Discover the free installation Mixtape
The installation Mixtape explores the unique sound universe of Quebec-born filmmaker and music lover Jean-Marc Vallée, whose creative process was entirely guided by music. An intimate immersion into the heart of his work.
From October 31 to November 9
Maison Communale de Plainpalais
The installation Mixtape explores the unique sound universe of Quebec-born filmmaker and music lover Jean-Marc Vallée, whose creative process was entirely guided by music. An intimate immersion into the heart of his work.
From October 31 to November 9
Maison Communale de Plainpalais
HIGHLIGHTS
Discover the Festival’s highlights
The cream of the crop: previews of the most eagerly awaited films, series by renowned creators, World premieres of Swiss series, innovative audiovisual works and content, and immersive experiences that will burn your retinas.
GIFF 2025
Explore All the Works in Competition
Over one hundred works from all around the world open up new paths for the cinematic experience and reveal the power of contemporary perspectives.
IMMERSIve
Immersive Experiences at the Heart of the GIFF
A pioneer in audiovisual innovation, the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) offers an outstanding selection of high-level immersive experiences, including in the international competition.
Merchandising
GIFF SHOP
Discover our capsule collection full of nods to binge-watching! Original and limited-edition pieces to wear, collect, or gift — take a little bit of the GIFF beyond the screen !
CREATIVE NETHERLANDS
The GIFF Pays Tribute to the Netherlands
In 2025, Dutch creation takes center stage! Combining aesthetic exploration, technological innovation, and both intimate and collective storytelling, the Netherlands has become an essential force in contemporary imagination. At the GIFF, a window opens onto this creative effervescence, paying tribute to the country’s vitality and the richness of its content — from immersive experiences to films and series.
PASS GIFF
LIVE THE GIFF IN TOTAL FREEDOM
The GIFF Pass grants access to festival screenings, the immersive program, as well as the Geneva Digital Market!
GIFF 2025
Updated Lineup
Discover our program schedule for this new edition, from October 31 to November 9!
Guests of Honor
These films, series, immersive works, and events highlight the creativity of a country or personality that has made a mark on audiovisual innovation.
FEEL the GIFF !
Join us at the bar, the restaurant, and the gathering places where the Festival truly comes alive, to enjoy GIFF beyond cinema.
Become a volunteer
GIFF will be back to dazzle you from October 31 to November 9!
Want to get involved in culture, meet amazing people, and experience the festival from the inside?
Geneva Digital Market
At the heart of the Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF), the Geneva Digital Market (GDM) is the only event in Switzerland dedicated to audiovisual innovation.
Held over four days, it brings together over 800 Swiss and European professionals each year to explore key issues in the audiovisual sector and creative industries.
