Here are the sections reflecting the significant movie trends of the year, containing more than 60 films screened on prestigious festivals.

Hit Films

The latest titles from acclaimed independent directors, as well as award-winning recent festival favorites from Toronto, Sundance and more.

!f Inspired

In 2008, !f Istanbul launches the !f Inspired International Film Competition, designed to award new directions in cinema.

Mexican Wave

The most talked-about new country cinema is Mexico, with award-winning directors and actors.

Fantastic Films

Japanese manga, cutting-edge CGI and lyrical old school animation. A range of films from around the world that boldly venture where you want to go.

Life In Sound

First-hand perspectives and never-before-seen footage of celebrated groups Joy Division and Sigur Ros, and an intimate look at the creative process courtesy of musical legends Philip Glass and Scott Walker.

Special Screening

!f once again travels through those lands where cinema and art meet, guided by the pioneers Matthew Barney, Shirin Neshat and Marina Abramovic.

The Art of Living

"The art of living is neither careless drifting nor fearful clinging to the past. It consists in being sensitive to each moment, in regarding it as utterly new and unique, in having the mind open and wholly receptive."

!f Junior

Get 'em while they're young! An alternative to conventional children's fare, cartoons that manage to be sweet and thought-provoking too.

The Planet, The People

Films that have something to say about world we live in, what we do to it, and to each other.

Warped Love

Love presented in the forms you have never heard and spoken of.

Rainbow Films

An !f staple, featuring award-winning gay and lesbian films and celebrating subcultures around the world.

Insomnia

Rollicking films guaranteed to make you squirm, squeal and jump out of your seat. Tomorrow's cult classics, today.

!f Shorts

Sponsored by Ericsson, !f proudly announces the Shorts for the 2nd time. The section which is featuring ground-breaking short films around the world.

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