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CPH:DOX Festival Spotlights Urgent Global Issues in 74 Films

3/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

The 23rd edition of CPH:DOX runs March 11 to March 22 and features 74 films, including 53 world premieres.
Niklas Engstrøm, artistic director, highlights the festival's focus on urgent global issues like artificial intelligence (AI), climate change, and democracy.
CPH:INDUSTRY will host discussions on AI's impact and safe spaces for independent voices.
The program aims to foster diverse storytelling and critical conversations, with attendance expected to reach 2,000 accredited guests.

History

Historical Context

The Copenhagen International Documentary Festival, or CPH:DOX, began in 2003 as a platform for showcasing documentary films. It evolved from the NatFilm Festival, which started in 1990. In 2023, CPH:DOX engaged 2,000 accredited guests, addressing critical global issues like artificial intelligence and climate change, reflecting the ongoing importance of diverse storytelling in shaping public discourse since the establishment of the International Day of Democracy in 1975.

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Story summary

The 23rd edition of CPH:DOX runs March 11 to March 22 and features 74 films, including 53 world premieres.
Niklas Engstrøm, artistic director, highlights the festival's focus on urgent global issues like artificial intelligence (AI), climate change, and democracy.
CPH:INDUSTRY will host discussions on AI's impact and safe spaces for independent voices.
The program aims to foster diverse storytelling and critical conversations, with attendance expected to reach 2,000 accredited guests.

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