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Films and filmmakers from every corner
of the world, united by the same
language.
35TH EDITION — 2026 — ROME, ITALY
MERIDIAN
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35TH EDITION — 2026 — ROME, ITALY
Cinema without borders.
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Meridian is a global platform for independent cinema — a permanent archive, a
discovery engine, and a celebration of storytelling without compromise. Every year,
we gather filmmakers from 91 nations, screen 500+ films and welcome an audience
that believes in the transformative power of cinema.
Films and filmmakers from every corner
of the world, united by the same
language.
New voices. Emerging directors. Stories
that have never been told before.
Cinema as a living bridge between
civilizations, traditions and futures.
A permanent platform for the next
generation of cinema.
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Celebrating the films that leave a lasting
impression. Six categories. One permanent legacy.
Meridian 2026 Opens with a World Premiere from Cannes Director Ahmad Karimi
A living record of cinema, people and stories.
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