Films
Get an overview of the films coming to CPH:DOX 2026.
Section Highlights: Festival hits and front page stories. Great films, great stories, and great characters.
A World Gone Mad – The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren
The Swedish author's early years during World War II, told through her own diaries in a beautiful and thoughtful film about life, death and art in the shadow of war.
Kenny Dalglish
A captivating portrait of legendary Liverpool player Sir Kenny Dalglish, told by the man himself, and directed by the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind ‘Amy’ and ‘Maradona’.
Asif Kapadia / United Kingdom / 2025
Merckx – Race of a Champion
Eddy Merckx is the greatest cyclist of all time. The Belgian legend has won everything there is to win. An egelant portrait of an invincible champion through thick and thin.
Christophe Hermans & Boris Tilquin / Belgium / 2025 / Danish Premiere
The History of Concrete
The man behind the beloved HBO series ‘How To with John Wilson' makes his feature film debut with a hilarious and quirky exploration of a fundamental element of city life: concrete.
John Wilson / United States / 2026 / International Premiere