The 56th Thessaloniki International Film Festival will take place from November 6 to November 15, 2015. 200 films will participate in the Festival from 53 countries around the world.

With its distinct focus on independent cinema, TIFF invites filmmakers and viewers to its unique cinematic celebration, that comprises films from all the over world, film surprises, tributes and parallel events.
Greek cinema is the protagonist of the 56th Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

14 films produced in Greece and in co-production with other countries will have their Greek premiere in Thessaloniki. 6 films which have already had their Greek premiere will also be screened in this year’s edition, as well as 16 award-winning Greek films of the 2015 Short Film Festival in Drama.

Moreover, the 56th TIFF will present 40 short animation films which comprise a special tribute titled 70 Years of Greek Animation. In addition, the Festival celebrates the work of the acclaimed Greek cinematographer Nikos Kavoukidis, whose career in the Greek cinema, television and theater spans six decades. His artistic achievements unfold in the film A Life Journey of 60 Years: Nikos Kavoukidis 1955-2015, which will have its premiere at the Festival, in his presence.