PRESENTATION
The Amics del Cinema de la Vall de Ribes Association presents the 13th edition of the Gollut Festival, an independent film festival held in Ribes de Freser, dedicated to showcasing cinema beyond mainstream circuits. The festival takes place at Cinema Catalunya, a historic venue that has been screening films continuously for over a century.
The Gollut Festival is committed to auteur cinema, socially engaged filmmaking, and innovative audiovisual narratives rooted in the Catalan Pyrenean region. It promotes inclusion, critical reflection, and the collective cinematic experience from a decentralized and community-oriented perspective.
The festival provides a platform for films that address social issues, diversity, and cultural rights, while supporting filmmakers who explore new cinematic languages with creative freedom and ethical and artistic integrity. Special attention is given to emerging filmmakers and independent voices often underrepresented in commercial distribution and traditional film narratives. This year, the festival strengthens its focus on experimental short films, highlighting bold, innovative works and new creative voices.
The festival also encourages artistic experimentation and audiovisual research, supporting works that challenge and expand the possibilities of cinematic language, both formally and conceptually.
Each edition is structured around a central theme aligned with the festival’s identity and its commitment to fostering critical engagement with contemporary realities. This year’s theme, Out of Focus, highlights stories and perspectives that are often overlooked or marginalized, offering new ways of seeing, understanding, and engaging with the world. By bringing these narratives into focus, the festival aims to create meaningful spaces for reflection, dialogue, and social awareness.
Several awards are presented in recognition of artistic excellence, creative risk-taking, and social relevance.
