{"id":1129,"date":"2023-10-08T14:14:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T14:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/?p=1129"},"modified":"2023-10-13T08:39:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T08:39:46","slug":"idfa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/idfa\/","title":{"rendered":"IDFA: Amsterdam's documentary film festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you're a documentary film buff, I recommend you visit the<strong>IDFA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, this international festival brings together some of the best names in the genre.<\/p>\n<p>From Micka\u00ebl Moore to Alyx Ayn Arumpac, discover the year's documentaries in Amsterdam!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"summary-title\">IDFA : article summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"summary-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc147629373\">IDFA: an important event for this type of film<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc147629374\">Evenings at De Balie: an exceptional atmosphere<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc147629375\">IDFA: early morning screenings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc147629376\">When does the festival take place?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc147629377\">What are the IDFA awards?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc147629378\">Where does the IDFA take place?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc147629373\"><\/a><strong>IDFA: an important event for this type of film<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is one of the largest and most important festivals of its kind in the world.<\/p>\n<p>A unique opportunity for everyone to discover <strong>something new about the world we live in.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like many other festivals, this one is also a big market for writers and TV channels. Many celebrities of the genre visit the event.<\/p>\n<p>On site, you can discover award-winning films such as :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apolonia by L\u00e9a Glob<\/li>\n<li>Much Ado About Dying by Simon Chambers<\/li>\n<li>Journey Through Our World by Mario Steenbergen<\/li>\n<li>Paradise by Paul Guilhaume<\/li>\n<li>Manifesto by Angie Vinchito<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You'll find plenty of fascinating documentaries during your stay in Amsterdam!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1130\" src=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IDFA-1024x511.png\" alt=\"IDFA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IDFA-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IDFA-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IDFA-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IDFA-1536x766.png 1536w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IDFA.png 1754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc147629374\"><\/a><strong>Evenings at De Balie: an exceptional atmosphere<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Probably the most difficult task is to stay motivated and awake after ten nights of partying. This takes place every evening at De Balie.<\/p>\n<p>On site, you'll meet smart, funny people from all over the world. Here, you'll have <strong>conversations on any subject.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The IDFA and its after-party at De Balie, is a real cultural bath that you can't help but enjoy.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc147629375\"><\/a><strong>IDFA: early morning screenings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Documentary film screenings start early in the morning and last until the middle of the night. With over 200 films to choose from, you're sure to find something to your liking.<\/p>\n<p>To escape the crowd of nearly 100,000 people, my advice is to<strong> make sure you have your tickets reserved on time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In fact, I strongly advise against buying your tickets on the spot. They may be sold out.<\/p>\n<p>What's more, if there are still tickets to be purchased at the box office of the cinemas hosting the event, the long queues will be discouraging, and you'll have to be ready to go. <strong>will waste precious time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc147629376\"><\/a><strong>When does the festival take place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The IDFA documentary film festival in Amsterdam takes place between November and December. In 2023, it will be held :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>November 8 to 19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc147629377\"><\/a><strong>What are the IDFA awards?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are several prizes awarded by juries. Here you'll find awards such as :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Joris Ivens<\/li>\n<li>Le Loup d'Argent<\/li>\n<li>The Fipresci Prize<\/li>\n<li>The DOEN Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To ensure clear interaction with the public, the IDFA has created a special Audience Award. To ensure that every visitor <strong>the chance to give your opinion on the films you've seen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The award is also an excellent recommendation for the rest of the world, where films are most likely to become important and popular on a global scale.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc147629378\"><\/a><strong>Where does the IDFA take place?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The event takes place in the city's main cinemas. These are mainly located around the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/leidseplein-amsterdam\/\">Leidseplein<\/a>. You can then watch documentaries in establishments such as :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Le Balie<\/li>\n<li>The Path\u00e9 City Theatre<\/li>\n<li>The Film Museum Cinerama<\/li>\n<li>The Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam<\/li>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/paradiso-amsterdam\/\">Paradiso<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Het Ketelhuis<\/li>\n<li>SMCS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The IDFA is an event not to be missed if you're passionate about documentaries. Here, you'll discover what's new in the genre and <strong>enjoy a number of films dedicated to discovery.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you're passionate about documentary film, I recommend you attend the IDFA. Every year, this international festival brings together some of the best documentary filmmakers in the world. From Micka\u00ebl Moore to Alyx Ayn Arumpac, come and discover the documentaries of the year in Amsterdam! 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