FIDMarseille is gearing up for its 36th edition with a visual renewal that reaffirms its commitment to creative freedom and independent thought. This new graphic identity stems from a bold artistic gesture: a special commission entrusted to filmmaker Pierre Creton, an emblematic figure and longtime collaborator of the festival.

A year after presenting 7 Walks with Mark Brown, co-directed with Vincent Barré, Creton returns with 6 Announcements, a mysterious and evocative work in the form of a micro-series. These pieces, conceived specifically for the festival, will be released gradually in the weeks leading up to the full programme announcement, scheduled for June 5. Drawing from this audiovisual creation, designer Manon Bruet developed a graphic language that will be featured across all FIDMarseille communication materials, offering a unique aesthetic and conceptual coherence.

This bold move clearly reaffirms FIDMarseille’s mission: to be a space for filmmakers, a haven where creative freedom and intellectual sovereignty are placed at the heart of the cinematic experience.

Additionally, the festival has announced an ambitious retrospective dedicated to Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude, one of the most provocative voices in contemporary cinema. From his debut feature The Happiest Girl in the World (2009) to the explosive Kontinental ’25 (2025), Jude’s work stands out for its corrosive inventiveness that spans both fiction and essay films. The retrospective will focus in particular on his lesser-known films, crafted from photographic and film archives, as well as his collection of short films, which showcase an impressive formal diversity.

Radu Jude will be in Marseille from July 8 to 13 to share his work with the public. He will also take part in a masterclass led by film critic and university professor Andrei Gorzo, in what promises to be one of the most anticipated events of the festival.