Programme

Exploring stories of rebels, visionaries, pioneers and outsiders, IIFF presents a diverse cultural programme spanning contemporary international cinema, landmark restorations, cult classics, documentaries and live events, creating a new annual destination for film lovers in East Anglia.

The festival runs 31 Oct - 14 Nov 2026 at the King Street Cinema in the Ipswich Corn Exchange. A building with 150 years of stories to tell, now embarking on a new story that welcomes filmmakers from around the world through its doors.

Gala Opening Night: Shadow of the Vampire + Q&A (15)

Saturday 31 Oct

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (U)

Saturday 31 Oct

The Adventures of Prince Achmed and Lotte Reiniger Fairy Tale Films (U)

Saturday 31 Oct

Variety (18)

Saturday 31 Oct

The Last Picture Shows (12A)

Sunday 1 Nov

The Misfits (4K Restoration) (12A)

Sunday 1 Nov

IIFF Preview: Think of England + Q&A (15)

Tuesday 3 Nov

IIFF Preview: The Education of Jane Cumming (15)

Wednesday 4 Nov

IIFF Preview: Whispers in the Woods (U)

Thursday 5 Nov

Premiere: Moi-même (15)

Friday 6 Nov

Her Name Was Moviola + Q&A (12A)

Saturday 7 Nov

Winter Kept Us Warm (15)

Saturday 7 Nov

The Breakfast Club (15)

Saturday 7 Nov

Motorpsycho! (4K Restoration) (18)

Saturday 7 Nov

Vixen! (4K Restoration) (18)

Saturday 7 Nov

Panel Discussion: Funding Your Project (N/A)

Sunday 8 Nov

Acting + Q&A (15)

Sunday 8 Nov

The BIG IIFF Film Quiz (18)

Monday 9 Nov

Barbara Forever (15)

Tuesday 10 Nov

Tally Brown, New York (18)

Wednesday 11 Nov

2001: A Space Odyssey (U)

Thursday 12 Nov

Hollywood 90028 (18)

Friday 13 Nov

La Planete Sauvage (PG)

Friday 13 Nov

Multiple Maniacs (18)

Friday 13 Nov

Gala Closing Night: IIFF Young Filmmakers Award (12A)

Saturday 14 Nov

Explorers (PG)

Saturday 14 Nov

Inglourious Basterds + Jay Glennie in Conversation (18)

Saturday 14 Nov