Bergen International Film Festival

The Bergen International Film Festival (BIFF) is a film festival held annually in October in Bergen, Norway since 2000. It is one of the biggest film festivals in Norway and among the most important documentary film festivals in the Nordic countries. The festival celebrated its 25th edition in 2024, featuring more than 120 films in the program and received more than 55.000 admissions. The festival is owned by Bergen kino.

The festival´s main venue is Bergen kino, with additional screenings taking place at Kvarteret and the cultural hub USF Verftet (Georgernes Verft), where the art film theatre Cinemateket and the event venue Røkeriet is located.

The festival is especially renowned for its strong documentary selection, with programs on human rights, the climate and environment, architecture, and academic research. These programs are presented in collaboration with relevant organizations, and screenings are often combined with introductions or panel debates, further enhancing the festival´s ability to inspire and spark a conversation. As a vibrant hub for new films and perspectives, the festival has become a destination for film-lovers in Norway, and a platform for a more informed, connected, and creative society.