Swedish director Nathan Grossman's documentary "Amazomania" won the Best Film award at the DocsBarcelona 2026 festival, which concluded this year after attracting 12,300 attendees to its various Barcelona venues. The festival also reported 28 sold-out sessions and a 70% overall occupancy rate.
"Amazomania" critically examines the legacy of colonialism. It revisits a 1996 expedition to the Amazon to film the isolated Korubo tribe. The film questions the human consequences of what many call "discovery."
The festival's success highlights Barcelona's strong cultural scene, according to DocsBarcelona festival. It offers residents and visitors access to important international documentary cinema.
Festival Highlights and Themes
DocsBarcelona 2026 presented 57 productions across several key cultural institutions. These included the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB), Filmoteca de Catalunya, and Casa Montjuïc. Screenings also took place at Renoir, Aribau, Phenomena, Zumzeig, and Espai Texas cinemas.
The Official Jury also gave a Special Mention to "Das Deutsche Volk." This film, directed by Marcin Wierzchowski, reconstructs a racist attack in Hanau, Germany. It uses testimonies from survivors and victims' families. Wierzchowski's work exposes "structural" racism in contemporary Europe.
Looking Ahead to the 30th Anniversary
DocsBarcelona will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. The 2027 edition is scheduled from 29 April to 9 May. This milestone shows the festival's lasting impact on the city's cultural calendar.
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Originally published by Metrópoli Abierta - Urban Life. Read original article.
