IFI Documentary Festival 2026
About the film
From the thrilling to the thoughtful, from the historical to the topical, this brilliant selection of films showcases a diverse range of topics told with candour, artistry and a profound humanity.
With 13 feature documentaries which include 7 Irish premieres, 2 shorts programmes, and a public-facing industry panel illuminating the challenging landscape of documentary filmmaking today. The 2026 festival will open with the Irish premiere of Bucks Harbor, Pete Muller's beautifully observed film exploring the inner lives of a generation of fishermen on the northeastern coast of the United States.
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Upcoming dates
This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.
September 2026
- Wed 23
- Thu 24
- Fri 25
- Sat 26
- Sun 27
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French Language Film with subtitles
Date: Wed 2 Sep + 3 more
Location: Dolphin's Barn Library, Dublin 12
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German language film with subtitles
Date: Wed 16 Sep + 3 more
Location: Dolphin's Barn Library, Dublin 12
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Movies at the Mall
Date: Thu 3 Sep + 3 more
Location: Charleville Mall Library, Dublin 1
