Ulaanbaatar
International Film
Festival 2026
About
UBIFF
The Arts Council of Mongolia will host the 18th ‘Ulaanbaatar’ International Film Festival from October 16–22, 2026. The festival showcases acclaimed films, supports Mongolia’s film industry, and fosters global collaboration, featuring the Opening Film, the ‘Khangardi’ competition, classics screenings, and both international and Mongolian programs.
UBIFF-2026 FILMS
TO HOLD A MOUNTAIN
Director: Biljana Tutorov, Petar Glomazić
Cast: Mileva Gara Jovanović, Nada Stanišić
Duration: 105″
Released: 2026
Language: Serbian
Country: Serbia, France, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia
Genre: Documentary
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THE BEAUTY OF ERRORS
Director: Jukka Kärkkäinen
Cast: Tero, Henri, Heikki, Pirjo, Alina, Juri
Duration: 94″
Released: 2026
Language: Finnish
Country: Finland, Sweden, Norway
Genre: Documentary
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ALL THE LOVERS IN THE NIGHT
Director: Sode Yukiko
Cast: Kishii Yukino, Asano Tadanobu, Morita Misato, Fukagawa Mai, Shiono Akihisa, Nakamura Yuko, Nagai Mijika, Inori Kilala, Nakai Tomo, Hayashi Yuta, Matsuzaka Tori
Duration: 139″
Released: 2026
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Genre: Romance, Drama
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PARALLEL TALES
Director: Asghar Farhadi
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Anna Virginie Efira, Nicolas Vincent Cassel, Théo Pierre Niney, Adam Bessa, India Hair, Catherine Deneuve
Duration: 139″
Released: 2026
Language: French
Country: France, Belgium, Italy
Genre: Drama, Mystery
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FATHERLAND
Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
Cast: Hanns Zischler, Sandra Hüller, August Diehl, Devid Striesow, Anna Madeley
Duration: 82″
Released: 2026
Language: German, English, French, Russian
Country: Poland, Germany, Italy, France
Genre: Drama, History
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A GIRL UNKNOWN
Director: Zou Jing
Cast: Li Gengxi, Shen Jiani, Zu Feng, Cao Ruofan
Duration: 128″
Released: 2026
Language: Chinese
Country: China, France
Genre: Drama
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ROSE
Director: Markus Schleinzer
Cast: Sandra Hüller, Caro Braun, Marisa Growaldt, Robert Gwisdek, Godehard Giese
Duration: 93″
Released: 2026
Language: German
Country: Austria, Germany
Genre: Drama
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PRIMAVERA
Director: Damiano Michieletto
Cast: Tecla Insolia, Michele Riondino, Andrea Pennacchi, Fabrizia Sacchi, Hildegard De Stefano, Cosima Centurioni, Federica Girardello, Rebecca Antonaci, Chiara Sacco, Miko Jarry
Duration: 110″
Released: 2025
Language: Italian, French
Country: Italy, France
Genre: Music, History, Drama
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WE ARE ALIENS
Director: Kadowaki Kohei
Cast: Bando Ryota, Okayama Amane
Duration: 117″
Released: 2026
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan, France
Genre: Animation, Crime, Drama
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FJORD
Director: Cristian Mungiu
Cast: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Lisa Carlehed, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Henrikke Lund-Olsen, Vanessa Ceban, Christian Rubeck, Markus Scarth Tønseth
Duration: 146″
Released: 2026
Language: Romanian, Norwegian, English, Swedish
Country: Romania, France, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden
Genre: Drama, Legal thriller
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NEWS & INFO
Organized annually by the Arts Council of Mongolia, the 17th edition of the Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival (UBIFF) will take place from October 8–15, 2025, in Ulaanbaatar.
The goals of the festival are:
To expand international collaboration in the development of Mongolia’s film industry
To present award-winning and officially selected films from prestigious international festivals su …
Welcome to the Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival!
The Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival (UBIFF) is dedicated to fostering the art of cinema in Mongolia and promoting international collaboration among filmmakers. From October 8 to 15, 2025, UBIFF will bring award-winning films from prestigious global festivals to Mongolian audiences, offering a unique opportunity to experience world-cl …
The 16th Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival (UBIFF) will take place from October 16 to 22, 2024, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. As one of the country’s most prominent cultural events, UBIFF continues to champion cinematic excellence, international collaboration, and the growth of Mongolian film. The festival is organized by the Arts Council of Mongolia, the Mongolian National Film Council, and Nom …
The 16th Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival (UBIFF), initiated by the Department of Culture and Arts of Ulaanbaatar City and held under the auspices of the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, is set to take place on October 16-22, 2024. The Festival will be co-organized by the Arts Council of Mongolia, the Mongolian National Film Council (MNFC), and Nomadia Pictures.
The UBIFF aims at advancing the art of …
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