The 45th Cambridge Film Festival

22 Oct - 1 Nov 2026

Reel Voices 2026

A film criticism mentoring scheme from the CFF with Anglia Ruskin University.
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45th Cambridge Film Festival Brochure

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Very Very Special Guests!

Clio Barnard joins us for opening night and other guests all through the Festival
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Guide to the Festival

All the info you need to plan your trip to CFF45
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About the Cambridge Film Trust

The independent charity behind CFF and more!
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CFT Education

The year round education programme from Cambridge Film Trust
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CFF Industry Day 2026

With a Star Studded State of the Industry Panel!
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Free Family Film Festival

Free relaxed screenings for families through half term
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Content Details

Clear information about the films at CFF45
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Films showing next...

Little Women

Thu 29 Oct, 11:00AM

Still from Cambridge Connections: a man in a patterned shirt reaches a hand towards the camera against a dark background streaked with blue and green light.

Cambridge Connections

Thu 29 Oct, 11:30AM

Still from The Harvest: a girl in a red cap and yellow top rides a bicycle fast across a field, her hair blowing back.

Shorts: Love That Remains

Thu 29 Oct, 1:30PM

Artists in Residence

Thu 29 Oct, 1:55PM

My Father and Qaddafi

Thu 29 Oct, 3:50PM

Elephants in the Fog

Thu 29 Oct, 4:05PM

Mouse

Thu 29 Oct, 6:00PM

La Bola Negra

Thu 29 Oct, 6:15PM

The Dreamed Adventure

Thu 29 Oct, 8:20PM

Graphic of a large white question mark against billowing purple, pink and orange smoke.

Surprise Film

Thu 29 Oct, 9:10PM

Thematic strands

Cambridge Connections Short Fusion Opening & Closing Films Family Film Festival International Festival Highlights Belongings Otherwise Outstanding Contribution Award Environment & Community Special events Gala Screenings Reframe Surprise Film Rip It Up - Out Loud Rafael Azcona CFF 45th Birthday

Premieres and F-rated

Triple F-Rated UK Premieres International Premieres World Premieres European Premieres F-Rated Q&As

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Be part of CFF45: internships and volunteering

The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Cambridge Central Library

Join the CFF Youth Lab 2026! Applications now open

Thelma & Louise 35th Anniversary Screening

CFF45 Big Birthday Film Quiz launches our Sapphire year in style

Cambridge Film Festival A.I. Policy

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