11th Beyond Borders Kastellorizo International Documentary Film Festival
Greece, August 23 - 30, 2026
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The jury
Paola Casella (Italy), Nino Kovacic (Croatia), Robenson Eksiel (Greece),
Set on the remote island of Kastellorizo — the easternmost edge of Greece, where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean — Beyond Borders is a boutique international documentary festival that prioritizes quality, dialogue, and human connection over scale. Now on its 11th edition, the festival features three sections: International competition (feature-length documentaries with a strong focus on sociopolitical issues, human rights and history), International competition (short documentaries), Panorama Section (non-competitive screenings). The Country of Honour for 2026 will be Switzerland, featuring a spotlight on Swiss documentary cinema.