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Millennium Docs Festival Returns in 2026 with Grand Prix

4/11/2026

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Millennium Docs Against Gravity (MDAG) in Poland runs May 8–17, 2026 across seven cities.
Twelve films compete for the Grand Prix, with the winner earning Academy Awards eligibility.
Notable selections include Closure and A Child of My Own, exploring a father's search and motherhood pressures.
The festival introduces the FIPRESCI Documentary Grand Prix, awarded to the best film from the prior year.

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Millennium Docs Against Gravity (MDAG) in Poland runs May 8–17, 2026 across seven cities.
Twelve films compete for the Grand Prix, with the winner earning Academy Awards eligibility.
Notable selections include Closure and A Child of My Own, exploring a father's search and motherhood pressures.
The festival introduces the FIPRESCI Documentary Grand Prix, awarded to the best film from the prior year.