CinemAmbiente Festival
The international environmental film festival in Turin
About CinemAmbiente
Cinema that tells the story of our planet
The CinemAmbiente Festival is one of Europe's premier events dedicated to environmental cinema, held annually in Turin, in the heart of Piedmont. Established in 1998 and organized by the National Cinema Museum, the festival has made Turin the Italian capital of ecological documentaries, in dialogue with the international Green Film Network. The main venue is the Cinema Massimo, located on Via Verdi, just a short walk from the Mole Antonelliana.
A landmark event
Directed by Lia Furxhi, CinemAmbiente selects dozens of films from around the globe each year, distributed across international competitions and thematic sections. The program weaves together documentaries, short films, virtual reality works, and special screenings with a packed calendar of meetings, debates, and guests: directors, scientists, activists, and communicators who bring the festival days to life.
The sections
- International Documentary Competition: the year's best environmental feature films.
- International Short Film Competition: often featuring national premieres.
- Made in Italy: a showcase of Italian documentary filmmaking on environmental issues.
- Panorama: a look at the most significant international titles.
- CinemAmbiente Junior: the program aimed at schools and younger audiences.
More than just a festival
CinemAmbiente is about more than just screenings: over the years, it has become a forum for discussing major environmental issues, from the climate crisis and melting glaciers to regenerative agriculture and biodiversity protection. A portion of the selection is made available for free online after the festival, confirming the event's educational mission. For Turin and the entire Piedmont region, it is an appointment that combines cinematic culture with civic engagement, with free admission to all screenings subject to availability.
CinemAmbiente — edition 2026
La 29ª edizione del Festival CinemAmbiente, diretta da Lia Furxhi, ha portato a Torino 69 film da 30 paesi, distribuiti tra Concorso Internazionale Documentari, Concorso Cortometraggi, sezione Made in Italy e Panorama, con esperienze in realtà virtuale. Il filo conduttore, "Beyond Limits? Rethinking the Planet", ha invitato a ripensare lo sfruttamento delle risorse e il modello della crescita illimitata. La manifestazione, organizzata dal Museo Nazionale del Cinema, ha confermato Torino come capitale italiana del cinema ambientale.
Programme CinemAmbiente 2026
Mercoledì 3 giugno — Apertura
- 20:30 — Inaugurazione al Cinema Massimo con Den store Grønlandsfilm (1922), nella versione restaurata e sonorizzata dal vivo dalla band inuit Inuk, dedicata alla Groenlandia e allo scioglimento dei ghiacci.
Le sezioni competitive
- Concorso Internazionale Documentari: 8 lungometraggi.
- Concorso Internazionale Cortometraggi: 17 titoli da 15 paesi, in anteprima nazionale.
- Made in Italy: 23 opere, di cui alcune in anteprima nazionale.
Ospiti e incontri
- Michel Gondry, premiato con la Stella della Mole green, con il film Maya, dammi un titolo.
- Il filosofo Kohei Saito, con un intervento sull'ecosocialismo.
- Talk sul clima con il climatologo Luca Mercalli.
- Proiezione di Fulco Pratesi - Nel nome della Natura, per i 60 anni del WWF Italia.
Domenica 7 giugno — Chiusura
- Anteprima italiana di Groundswell di Josh e Rebecca Tickell, capitolo finale della trilogia sull'agricoltura rigenerativa, reduce da Cannes.
Una selezione dei titoli è rimasta disponibile gratuitamente online sulla piattaforma del festival nei giorni successivi.
Highlights CinemAmbiente 2026
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Practical information — CinemAmbiente
How to get there
The main venue is the Cinema Massimo, at Via Verdi 18 in Turin, near the Mole Antonelliana. From the Turin Porta Nuova train station, it can be reached in a few minutes via GTT public transport or on foot through the city center. Those arriving by car will find several paid parking lots in the downtown area.
Tickets
Admission to all festival screenings and events is free, subject to availability. A selection of films is also available for free online on the official website for several days after the closing date.
Tips
The theaters can fill up quickly for the most anticipated titles: it is advisable to arrive early. The full program, schedules, and guest list are published on the website festivalcinemambiente.it.
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Where does it take place — CinemAmbiente
Cinema Massimo - Museo Nazionale del Cinema
Via Giuseppe Verdi 18, 10124 Torino