At the heart of the 11-day festival featuring more than 250 films is the idea that cinema expands how we see, feel, and connect. Every story invites us to look further than the world we already know, breaking down barriers of geography, culture, and ideology. In an age where division and restriction too often define our daily lives, these films remind us that imagination is boundless and that art has the power to travel freely, forging empathy and understanding across every line that seeks to separate us.