A Powerful 28th Edition for RIDM 2025

From November 20 to 30, 2025, the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) returns for its 28th edition — a bold, inquisitive, and socially engaged event that reflects the pulse of our times. Across eleven days, the festival will showcase an eclectic selection of films, welcoming acclaimed documentarians alongside rising talents. With screenings, conversations, and interactive sessions, RIDM reaffirms its mission: to elevate documentary cinema as a powerful medium for reflection and change.

An Intellectual and Emotional Journey Through Reality

More than just a film festival, RIDM stands out as a space for critical dialogue and reinvention. Each featured documentary opens the door to a deeper understanding of both the world and the art of filmmaking. True to its mission, the festival offers a daring and diverse lineup that encourages audiences to challenge their perceptions and embrace documentary as a transformative lens on reality.

Curated Programs and Celebratory Events to Broaden the Experience

RIDM 2025 enhances the viewer experience with curated programming and parallel activities that delve deeper into contemporary storytelling. Notable highlights of this year’s edition include:

• Focus Taiwan: Beyond the Frame — A special program exploring Taiwan’s contemporary creative landscape, featuring stories and perspectives that reflect its cinematic and cultural heartbeat.
• Louise Bourque Retrospective: Tracing Memory through Experimentation — A tribute to the renowned Acadian filmmaker known for her experimental work, reflecting on memory, personal archives, and perception.
• O Grivo Retrospective: Crafting Sonic Landscapes — An immersive exploration of the Brazilian duo’s innovative work in sound design through performances, installations, and experimental music.

A Welcoming Atmosphere at the Heart of La Cinémathèque Québécoise

RIDM’s energy extends well beyond the screening rooms. Live concerts, festive evenings, and special events bring warmth and vibrancy to the festival. This year’s lineup includes performances by Bibi Club and Pypy, iconic figures in Montreal’s indie music scene. The festival hub, located at La Cinémathèque québécoise, opens daily from 5 PM, offering a dynamic meeting space for filmmakers, cinephiles, and curious minds alike.

Documentary as a Tool for Dialogue and Insight

RIDM is more than a showcase of films — it’s an incubator for ideas, conversations, and new perspectives. Each edition aims to foster dialogue between creative works and contemporary issues, reinforcing the pivotal role of documentary storytelling in decoding the complexities of our world.

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