26 maart - 3 April 2025
Leuven, Belgium
DOCVILLE is a filmfestival dedicated to documentary film, with a strong focus on national and international auteur cinema.
documentaries and events
screenings
guests, experts & professionals
International competition
The international selection compiles documentaries from all around the world that are more than worthy of the label 'author driven documentary'. Sometimes political, always relevant, and visually stunning. In short: more than worthy of the big screen.
Belgian competition
The Belgian selection excels in fascinating protagonists: Ukrainian brothers who grew apart, Brussels drag queens who share joys and sorrows, or Tayfun, Limburg's most flamboyant funeral director. Don't be fooled by its name, this selection reaches far beyond the Belgian border. From Conakry to Tervuren, prejudices and clichés are left behind and the collective past is given a much-needed reinterpretation. Behold the harvest of the past Belgian documentary year and discover which film will be crowned Best Belgian Documentary on the closing night.
ScienceVille
The stars align for ScienceVille this year: not only will there be a partial solar eclipse during the festival - resulting in Space Day - there is also a rock-solid selection of films about pseudoscience. Why have we been fascinated by horoscopes for thousands of years? And why does the urge to visit a medium persist for generations in the case of some people? Is all of this, after all, rooted in truth? Or could it be considered as the oldest form of therapy? In addition to this themed series, you can visit ScienceVille for in-depth panel discussions, the strongest science documentaries, intriguing short films and a broad selection for children.
TOPICS
Films that take a critical look at the world, dare to ask questions and don't avoid hot topics, that's what TOPICS stands for. Widen your horizon and feel free to engage in conversation afterwards; inspiration enough.
