Pavel Talankin at the International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 17, 2026. Pavel Talankin au Festival international du film politique de Carcassonne dans le sud-ouest de la France le 17 janvier 2026.

Cato Kusters at the Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 16, 2026. Cato Kusters is a Belgian-Dutch filmmaker whose 2025 drama Julian, which follows two women travelling across countries where same-sex marriage is legal in order to get married, was presented in the official fiction competition at the 2026 International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne.

Marilou Duponchel at the International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 17, 2026. Marilou Duponchel au Festival international du film politique de Carcassonne dans le sud-ouest de la France le 17 janvier 2026.

Nico Prat at the International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 16, 2026. Nico Prat, journalist and editorial director at Filmo TV.

Akhiro Hata at the International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 16, 2026. Akihiro Hata is a French-based filmmaker, actor, writer, and director whose feature film Grand Ciel premiered in the Orizzonti section at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.

Roxane Bret at the International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 16, 2026. Roxane Bret, the French actress, is serving as godmother of the Young Jury at the 8th International Political Film Festival (FIFP). Roxane Bret au Festival international du film politique de Carcassonne dans le sud-ouest de la France le 16 janvier 2026.

Clotilde Ligeard at the International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 16, 2026. Clotilde Ligeard, producer of the film La guerre des prix, participated in its screening and discussions at the 8th International Political Film Festival (FIFP) in Carcassonne. Clotilde Ligeard at the International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 16, 2026.

Aitor Arregi at the Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 16, 2026. At the 2026 International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne, Aitor Arregi’s 2025 Spanish drama Maspalomas, co-directed with Jose Mari Goenaga and portraying an elderly man’s journey from carefree life to existential struggle after an accident, was presented in the official fiction selection outside competition.

Anne Marte Blindheim at the Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 16, 2026. Anne Marte Blindheim co-wrote and produced the 2025 documentary Facing War directed by Tommy Gulliksen, which was presented at the 2026 International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne and offers an intimate look at NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s final year in office as he navigates diplomatic tensions during Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.

Marcus Lenz at the FIFP International Political Film Festival at Carcassonne on January 18, 2026. Marcus Lenz at the Political Film Festival in Carcassonne in the south-west of France on January 16, 2026. Marcus Lenz is a German filmmaker and co-director (with Mila Teshiaeva) of the documentary Shards of Light, presented in competition at the 2026 International Political Film Festival in Carcassonne, which chronicles the efforts of residents rebuilding their lives in the Ukrainian city of Bucha amid ongoing war and social trauma.