40th edition
[ BOLOGNA 20-28 JUNE 2026 ]
More than 500 films, 8 venues throughout the city, 9 days of shared cinematic passion. Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival turns 40!
It will be our XL (40th) edition, and X-large it will be in the abundance of films on offer. This very special edition, running from June 20 to 28, will strike a delicate balance between glamour and ecstasy, commitment and struggle; between dream and reality; between yesterday and today.
programme // FIRST NEWS
The festival is fast approaching! The full programme of the 40th edition, including the sections and all the events, is now online.
The programme and the catalogue in the PDF version is also available.
Step into the cinephiles’ heaven!
To be able to attend Il Cinema Ritrovato 2026, you’ll need a festival pass that’s valid for the full duration of the festival. Once you’ve got yours, we’ll email you your login details to then access the booking platform.
Festival pass holders will be able to book seats for the scheduled screenings according to a timetable that will be available in early June. The festival uses a phased booking system, with seats being made available in stages.
Before and after the films
As well as the film programme, Il Cinema Ritrovato is so much more!
From the famous market selling books, DVDs, posters and other treasures – the so-called Book Fair – to the numerous exhibitions dedicated to the history of cinema, these fringe events bring the festival to life every day and are open to everyone.
latest news
the film lover’s notebook
Films, faces, words and documents from 1986 to today
film database
Explore the Il Cinema Ritrovato festival film archive: all the titles presented over forty years of the festival.
through the years
A journey back in time, year after year, to discover the history of Il Cinema Ritrovato through each edition of the festival.
Beyond the films, the festival’s personalities: over the years, directors, actors, critics and industry experts have made each edition unforgettable.
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