Among the exciting and insightful titles in this year's festival line-up, we are happy to announce multiple world premiere titles, and various international and Dutch premieres.

We asked a few inspiring tastemakers about their must-see picks, so you can enjoy the festival with the best tips and a little extra inspiration. Filmmaker Lidija Zelovic joins us today to share her top picks for this year's festival.

Struggling to choose during the festival? We've got you covered! We've created a film route with videojournalist Calvin van Laaren from Dutch outlet De Correspondent, with human vulnerability as the common thread.

Get to know the experienced film professionals which will be deciding the winners of this year's competitions, including our Oscar® qualifying competition, Grand Jury Documentary.

Struggling to choose during the festival? We've got you covered! We've created a film route with De Kiesmannen, focusing primarily on the topics of democracy and freedom.

We asked a few inspiring tastemakers about their must-see picks, so you can enjoy the festival with the best tips and a little extra inspiration.  Today, it’s the turn of Lotte Ottevanger's: a multidisciplinary artist and, since October 2025, the first female Night Mayor of The Hague.

With the Dutch Focus competition, we create space for the Dutch film landscape and shine a spotlight on filmmakers from the Dutch film sector who, with courage and craftsmanship, tell stories about human rights, freedom, and social justice within and beyond the Netherlands.

The first titles of the Movies that Matter Festival 2026 have been announced! American Doctor by Poh Si Teng opens the festival on Friday 20 March. In addition, we highlight the eight nominees for the Grand Jury Documentary competition.