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The 40th edition of Film Fest Gent opens on Tuesday 8 October with the dramatical thriller 'The Fifth Estate' by Bill Condon, with British actor Benedict Cumberbatch in the role of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Tickets

The Belgian films this year are a showcase for new talents and quirky filmmakers with a highly distinctive approach to the medium. Caroline Strubbe returns to Film Fest Gent with ‘I Am the Same, I Am An Other’, her follow-up to ‘Lost Persons Area’, and two debut films confirm the diversity of the new Flemish films d'auteur: ‘82 Days in April’ by Bart Van den Bempt and ‘Drift’ by Benny Vandendriessche & Dirk Hendrikx. From French-speaking Belgium, we have ‘L’étrange couleur des larmes de ton corps’, the new sophisticated giallo homage by the duo Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani. We are also screening ‘Stop The Pounding Heart’, a Belgian co-production.

Review the assassination of John F. Kennedy through the eyes of Peter Landesman in 'Parkland', followed by a debate on the current paranoia in America. This panel discussion with Flip De Mey, Björn Soenens, Koen Vidal, Steven De Foer and moderator Patrick Duynslaegher is part of the trail American Paranoia. Panel American Paranoia @ Kinepolis – 9 October – 4.15 p.m.2.30 p.m.: screening of ‘Parkland’ by Peter Landesman at Kinepolis 4.15 p.m.: panel discussion with Flip De Mey (author of the book ‘Cold Case Kennedy’) and journalists Björn Soenens (VRT), Koen Vidal (De Morgen) and Steven De Foer (De Standaard). The discussion will be moderated by Patrick Duynslaegher (Film Fest Gent). Tickets

On 11 October, the French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet presents his latest film 'The Young and Prodigious TS Spivet'(3D). This screening will be followed by a discussion led by Jan Temmerman. Jean-Pierre Jeunet @ Kinepolis – 11 October – 4 p.m.2.30 p.m.: screening of ‘The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet’ in 3D 4 p.m.: discussion between Jan Temmerman (De Morgen) and director Jean-Pierre Jeunet (this discussion will take place in French) Tickets

Screenwriter of Scorsese's 'Taxi Driver', Paul Schrader scores again, though this time as a director. His latest 'The Canyons' was enthusiastically welcomed in the festival world. On October 12, he presents his movie with us and will answer all your questions afterwards. Paul Schrader @ Kinepolis – 12 October – 4.10 p.m.2.30 p.m.: screening of ‘The Canyons’ at Kinepolis 4.10 p.m.: discussion with director Paul Schrader Tickets

Directing duo Scott McGehee and David Siegel personally present their latest movie 'What Maisie Knew', based on the classic avant-garde novel by Henry James. Come on October 10, decide for yourself whether or not the book is better than the movie. The screening will be followed by a director's talk with the duo. Scott McGehee & David Siegel @ KASKcinema – 10 October – 4.10 p.m.2.30 p.m.: screening of ‘What Maisie Knew’ at KASKcinema 4.10 p.m.: discussion with the directors Scott McGehee & David Siegel Tickets

Alongside the traditional World Soundtrack Awards and our concert based on the music from the films of Scorsese, this year we are also organising a unique anniversary concert. Forty fellow composers created a composition together for which they each wrote one minute of music. On Wednesday 16 October, this unique piece of music will be performed live at De Bijloke, but those who want to get a glimpse behind the scenes can now buy tickets to attend the dress rehearsal! Behind The Scenes '40 Years Film Fest Gent' @ Handelsbeurs – 16 oktober – 17u30 Tickets

The 40th edition of Film Fest Gent opens on Tuesday 8 October with Bill Condon's riveting investigative thriller The Fifth Estate and closes with Steven Soderbergh's Behind the Candelabra.

Film Fest Gent is joining forces with Poplife to end their anniversary edition with a bang. On Saturday October 19 they’ll organize a dazzling closing party. A great atmosphere and sexy vibes are always guaranteed at Poplife parties, but the match with FFGent and ‘Lovelace’ will make this evening even more special. Tickets

The Selfish Giant directed by Clio Barnard was awarded the Grand Prix for Best Film at the 40th edition of Film Fest Gent. This was announced on Wednesday 16 October at Ghent City Hall by the international festival jury, presided by director István Szabó. The other films that were presented with an award were A Touch of Sin by Jia Zhangke (Georges Delerue Prize for Best Music) and the short films Whale Valley by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson (winner of the European Short Film Competition – Film Fest Gent’s nomination for the 2014 European Film Awards) and Zinneke (Nationale Loterij Prijs for Best Belgian Student Short) by Rémi Allier. A special mention went to The Missing Picture by Rithy Panh and Harmony Lessons by Emir Baigazin.