The Open Air Cinema returns in August to Solar - Cinematic Art Gallery. Every Saturday night, come and see some of the best films that were part of the official program of the 32nd Curtas Vila do Conde.

For the first time in Portugal, Morgan Quaintance will present an unprecedented and site-specific body of work, including moving images, sound pieces, photographs, satellite images, found materials and various documents at Solar – Cinematic Art Gallery.

Ana Vaz's film-poems, which explore the contradictions of our time, are highlighted in the exhibition "What has happened is yet to come". Dedicated to Porto, the new chapter in the colonial sci-fi series will be shown at Solar — Cinematic Art Gallery and Batalha Centro de Cinema, expanding to performances and screenings at Teatro de Vila do Conde.

After the festival ends, Curtas will take a selection of the best films from its 32nd edition to various locations in Portugal as part of its Curtas Vila do Conde extension program. Find out more about this program and how to book it here.

Curtas Vila do Conde - International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Portugal, reaching its 33rd edition in 2025, taking place from July 12th to 20th. You can find out more about how you can submit your films here.