The sixteenth Odesa International Film Festival (OIFF) will be held from September 24 to October 4, 2025, in Kyiv. 

The festival program includes European and National competition programs, extensive retrospectives of renowned directors, special screenings focusing on Poland and Germany, a selection of the best European films, gala premieres, festival of festivals, and more. Among the special sections are the Ukrainian Film Festivals Festival, “Art of Trauma,” “Odesa Accent,” and programs dedicated to family values and friendship.

The festival will last for 11 days, featuring the best new films, exciting premieres, meetings with filmmakers, and discussions. It’s a unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere of great cinema and to see works that shape the future of the industry.

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This year's poster symbolizes the current state of Ukraine — filled with challenges but resilient and strong.

Culture, of which cinema is an important part, serves as a powerful tool for healing and uniting the nation.

The iconic image of Duke, representing Odesa and the OIFF, on the poster is complemented by a red heart as a symbol of our humanity, resilience, and capacity for empathy. This emphasizes this year’s OIFF slogan — “Resilience in Our DNA.”