Bicycle Film Festival & Opening Party

Opening Party | Friday, June 28 from 6.30 pm at Po’Stò

 

Free screenings on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29 at 9.30 pm

The Bicycle Film Festival returns to Florence on June 28 and 29 at Manifattura Tabacchi for the start of the Tour de France.
For 24 years, the Bicycle Film Festival has celebrated the bicycle through art, cinema, and music, reaching over 100 cities worldwide and engaging an audience of over a million people.

The festival presents two free films at Manifattura as part of the program of (Non Solo) Cinema in Manifattura, the arena curated by Fondazione Stensen.

Friday, June 28 from 6.30 pm |
Opening Party at Po’Stò with DJ set, food, and drinks.

Friday, June 28 at 9.30 pm | Screening of This is my moment
At 17, Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay dreams of participating in the Tour de France. Against all odds, Biniam climbs the international rankings. But will he manage to join a top team and be selected for the Tour? Directed by Lieven Corthouts. Belgium, France 2024.

Saturday, June 29 at 9.30 pm | The best bicycle short films and stories from all over the world
Short films that appeal to a wide audience, from cinephiles to cycling enthusiasts and everyone in between. Documentaries, narratives, animations, award-winning directors, and emerging talents – all share the same importance. These stories capture the spirit of urban cultures, youth, fixed gear, BMX, bike life, and city couriers from around the world.