{"id":103019,"date":"2026-10-01T10:28:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/over-200-films-and-a-city-of-rivers-this-is-what-valdivias-film-festival-fic-2026-feels-like\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T10:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:32:39","slug":"over-200-films-and-a-city-of-rivers-this-is-what-valdivias-film-festival-fic-2026-feels-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/over-200-films-and-a-city-of-rivers-this-is-what-valdivias-film-festival-fic-2026-feels-like\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 200 films and a city of rivers: this is what Valdivia\u2019s Film Festival (FIC) 2026 feels like"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong>October 12 to 18<\/strong>, cinema meets the <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/rivers-lakes-and-volcanos-come-to-the-fascinating-south-of-chile-2\/\">rivers, forests, and landscapes of southern Chile<\/a> once again, in the capital of the Los R\u00edos Region.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one week, the <strong>Valdivia Film Festival (FICValdivia)<\/strong> will bring together more than 200 films, premieres, and meetups with filmmakers\u2014an invitation to discover fresh perspectives in cinema while exploring one of the country\u2019s most distinctive river destinations. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 33rd edition will take over 10 venues, from movie theaters to cultural centers. Between screenings, you can stroll the riverfront promenade, explore Isla Teja, visit its markets, and marvel at the Valdivian rainforest.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FICValdivia: a key date for Latin American cinema <\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102988\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.334811529933481;width:602px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-1024x768.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ficvaldivia\/\">@ficvaldivia<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/ficvaldivia.cl\/acerca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valdivia International Film Festival<\/a> was founded in 1994 and has since stood out for bringing new voices in Chilean and international cinema to the big screen. Its program brings together films from different countries, ranging from major premieres to experimental works. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, the competition features five categories: feature film, youth feature film, Latin American short film, children\u2019s short film, and short films by Chilean students. These are joined by retrospectives, avant-garde cinema, talks, and sections for different audiences. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much do tickets for FICValdivia 2026 cost?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102993\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.800531914893617;width:602px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-1.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-1-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-1-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-1-819x1024.jpeg 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DdCBD1_FDjO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@ficvaldivia<\/a><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General festival pass:<\/strong> 30,000 Chilean pesos (US$31), available at 33.ficvaldivia.cl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student pass<\/strong>: $15,000 (US$16), also available online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single screening ticket<\/strong>: $5,000 (US$5), on sale from October 12 and subject to each venue\u2019s capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Over 60s<\/strong>: free entry with a national ID card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check purchase conditions, points of sale, and all the details on the different passes, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/33.ficvaldivia.cl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official FICValdivia information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which films shouldn\u2019t you miss this year?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102998\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.800531914893617;width:602px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-3.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-3-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-3-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-3-819x1024.jpeg 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/letterboxd.com\/film\/an-incomplete-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letterboxd<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FICValdivia 2026 will bring together premieres, Chilean cinema, and new works by leading international filmmakers. The festival opens with <em>An Incomplete Calendar<\/em>, by Iranian director Sanaz Sohrabi, and closes with <em>Motel Para\u00edso<\/em>, by Mexico\u2019s Jos\u00e9 Eduardo Castilla Ponce. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the Chilean titles, standouts include <em>La perra<\/em>, by Dominga Sotomayor; <em>Detr\u00e1s de la lluvia<\/em>, by Valeria Sarmiento; and <em>Princesa burro<\/em>, by Crist\u00f3bal Le\u00f3n and Joaqu\u00edn Coci\u00f1a. The international lineup includes films by Radu Jude, Hong Sang-soo, Angela Schanelec, and Nicol\u00e1s Pereda, among others. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, this edition will feature spotlights on <strong>Lisandro Alonso, Daniela Delgado Viteri, and Rose Lowder<\/strong>, along with screenings such as <em>Rien que les heures<\/em>, by Alberto Cavalcanti, with live musical accompaniment.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Valdivia during the festival<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102999\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.334811529933481;width:602px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-2.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B14tvm0M6yzYSGZ4bGxqQUotWlE\/view?usp=sharing&amp;resourcekey=0-hmoGMNRDiEHBKENnWlW8-A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sernatur<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valdivia offers a wide range of <strong>hotels, hostels, and cabins<\/strong>, with options both downtown and in nature-surrounded areas. To choose where to stay during FICValdivia, consider your itinerary, how you\u2019ll get around, and the kind of experience you\u2019re looking for. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Downtown and the riverfront promenade:<\/strong> a practical option if you want to get around on foot, have shops and services nearby, and enjoy riverside scenery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Isla Teja:<\/strong> a residential area close to the Botanical Garden, museums, green spaces, and many of the city\u2019s attractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Niebla and the coast:<\/strong> an alternative for pairing the festival with beaches, heritage sites, and seascapes\u2014though you\u2019ll need to factor in travel times to downtown Valdivia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find <a href=\"https:\/\/serviciosturisticos.sernatur.cl\/resultado.php?page=1&amp;nombre=&amp;tipo_servicio=1&amp;comuna_nombre=Valdivia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accommodation and other tourism services with a valid registration<\/a><strong>,<\/strong> check the <strong>official Sernatur search tool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you get to Valdivia from Santiago?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>fastest option is to fly from Santiago<\/strong> to Pichoy Aerodrome (ZAL), located 32 km from Valdivia. From there, you can continue into the city by taxi, bus, or transfer. You can also fly to Ca\u00f1al Bajo Airport in Osorno (ZOS), about 110 km from Valdivia, followed by an approximately 1 hour 45 minute drive.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you prefer to travel overland<\/strong>, you can drive along Route 5 South. From Santiago, it\u2019s about a 9-hour trip, not including stops. The route includes tolls, so it\u2019s best to plan ahead. Another option is an intercity bus, which takes around 11 hours to reach Valdivia\u2019s bus terminal.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Valdivia?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103003\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.800531914893617;width:602px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-4.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-4-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-4-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7e5f1d27-image-4-819x1024.jpeg 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUs69IaFUhY\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@valeria_monalisa<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other side of the Pedro de Valdivia Bridge, <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/attractions\/isla-teja-and-the-riverside-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Isla Teja<\/a> invites you to wander among the trees of <strong>Parque Saval<\/strong> and discover the Museum of Contemporary Art, housed in the former Anwandter Brewery. Very close by, the Universidad Austral\u2019s <strong>Botanical Garden<\/strong> brings together native and exotic species along the river. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the riverfront promenade, the <strong>Feria Fluvial<\/strong> is one of the city\u2019s iconic sights, and from Schuster Pier you can<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From October 12 to 18, cinema meets the rivers, forests, and landscapes of southern Chile once again, in the capital of the Los R\u00edos Region. 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