IDFA 2023 kicked off with the world premiere of A Picture to Remember

The 36th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) officially opened in Royal Theater Carré on November 8 with the world premiere of A Picture to Remember by Olga Chernykh. 

During the Opening Night ceremony, IDFA's Artistic Director Orwa Nyrabia took the stage to officially welcome all filmmakers, documentary professionals, and guests to Amsterdam: "With more than 3000 professionals arriving to Amsterdam and an edition that is the most international to date, we are looking forward to sharing films that will live long, travel the world from here, and filmmakers whose careers will shape the future of this field. It is at such terrible times that a film festival proves its worth, accepting that we are many and we are not in agreement, but we can still think together about this world that we share."