Visioni dal Mondo — International Documentary Film Festival
The major Milanese event for real cinema, between Teatro Litta and virtual reality
About Visioni dal Mondo
Real Cinema in Milan
Visioni dal Mondo is the international documentary film festival that brings the best of real cinema to Milan every year. Created to give space and dignity to documentaries, the festival has established itself as one of the most important events of its kind in Italy, capable of intertwining major social, political, and environmental themes with the narrative power of true stories.
Between Teatro Litta and the Science Museum
The festival takes place in two symbolic venues in Milan: the Teatro Litta, on Corso Magenta, the heart of the screenings, and the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology, which hosts the section dedicated to virtual reality works. A combination that unites the tradition of the big screen with the most innovative frontiers of the documentary language.
Competitions and Industry
The festival structure includes several competitive sections: the Italian Contest for independent Italian productions (feature films and short films by new talents), the International Contest for foreign documentaries, the Visioni VR Contest in collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, and Visioni Incontra, the industry section dedicated to documentary projects seeking funding and co-productions.
An Author's Festival
Founded and directed by Francesco Bizzarri, with artistic direction by Maurizio Nichetti, Visioni dal Mondo combines quality selection with the ability to interpret the present. Each edition revolves around a theme, giving meaning and coherence to the programming and inviting the public to look at the world from new perspectives. An event that confirms Milan as the capital of documentary filmmaking in Italy.
Visioni dal Mondo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Visioni dal Mondo, the twelfth, runs from September 16 to 20, centered around the theme "Beyond the Border". According to director Francesco Bizzarri, the theme reflects the urgency to overcome divisions through documentary stories, capable of amplifying forgotten voices and opening new perspectives.
The festival is structured into the usual sections: Italian Contest, International Contest, Visioni VR Contest (in collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum), and Visioni Incontra for the industry. Screenings are held at Teatro Litta, while the VR section is hosted at the Science Museum.
Programme Visioni dal Mondo 2026
September 16-20 — Teatro Litta and Science Museum
Competitive Sections
- Italian Contest — independent Italian productions: feature films (over 50 minutes) and New Talent Short Docs (under 30 minutes)
- International Contest — foreign documentaries (over 65 minutes)
- Visioni VR Contest — virtual reality works, in collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci Science Museum
- Visioni Incontra — industry section for documentary projects seeking funding
Theme
- "Beyond the Border"
Founder and director: Francesco Bizzarri. Artistic direction: Maurizio Nichetti. The detailed screening schedule is published on the official website.
Highlights Visioni dal Mondo 2026
Prices Visioni dal Mondo 2026
Practical information — Visioni dal Mondo
Where
Teatro Litta, corso Magenta 24, Milan (main screening venue); Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology, via San Vittore 21 (VR section).
How to get here
By metro: M1 (red) and M2 (green) lines, Cadorna stop, close to both Teatro Litta and the Science Museum; M2 line, Sant'Ambrogio stop for the Museum. ATM trams and buses serve Corso Magenta.
Tickets
For the full program, screenings, and ticketing, please visit the official website visionidalmondo.it.
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Where does it take place — Visioni dal Mondo
Teatro Litta — Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci
Corso Magenta 24, 20123 Milano