Lisbon and Amadora Host the 19th Edition of LEFFEST
From November 7th to 16th, the Lisbon Film Festival (LEFFEST) will showcase over 140 films across six cinemas in Lisbon and two in Amadora. The venues include:
- Cinema São Jorge
- Culturgest
- Cinema Medeia Nimas
- Cinema NOS Amoreiras
- Teatro do Bairro
- Galeria ZDB in Lisbon
- Recreios da Amadora and Cineteatro Dom João V in Amadora
Opening Session and Honored Guests
The festival officially kicked off with an opening session at Cinema São Jorge, paying tribute to four prominent figures in independent cinema: Wagner Moura, Arturo Ripstein, Isabel Ruth, and Hal Hartley.
Spotlight on Exile
This 19th edition features a special focus on Exile, with 21 films dedicated to this theme. The program includes debates and conversations that aim to explore the complexity of the exile experience.
A Rich Cultural Program
Beyond film screenings, the 2025 edition offers concerts, meetings, and talks, all under the direction of Paulo Branco and with institutional partnership from the municipality. Lisbon continues to establish itself as an international stage for cinematic and cultural dialogue.
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