Doclisboa 2024 Wrap-Up

Doclisboa celebrated its 22nd edition by bringing together more than 20,000 people and presenting 183 films from 55 countries, including 28 world premieres, 19 international premieres and 30 Portuguese films. The board of Apordoc — Portuguese Documentary Association congratulates and thanks everyone who contributed to the success of this edition.

After this edition, Paula Astorga, who directed the Festival this year, will be moving on to new projects, to which we wish her the best. The direction for 2025 will be announced shortly. Doclisboa will continue to build its path by promoting free and relevant cinema with a vital connection to the world.

The Apordoc board, together with the festival team, will continue to invent new paths for Doclisboa, reflecting its history and legacy, projecting its future with confidence in the strength of the cinema to come. The 23rd edition of Doclisboa will take place from October 16 to 26, 2025.