October 2nd, 2025

TRIBECA FESTIVAL LISBOA ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING LINEUP FOR SECOND ANNUAL EDITION, OCTOBER 29–NOVEMBER 1

Highlights Include Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia,” Scarlett Johansson’s Directorial Debut “Eleanor the Great,” James Vanderbilt’s “Nuremberg,” 2025 Tribeca Festival Winner “Charliebird,” and the Best of Contemporary Portuguese Cinema

Festival Set to Open with Julian Schnabel’s “In The Hand of Dante”

Headline Speakers Include Kim Cattrall, Ava DuVernay, Giancarlo Esposito, Edie Falco, Meg Ryan, Daniela Ruah, Joaquim de Almeida, and Albano Jerónimo

Festival passes available for sale at tribecalisboa.pt

 

 

NEW YORK AND LISBON – October 2, 2025 – Tribeca Festival Lisboa today announced the lineup for its second edition, taking place October 29–November 1 at Lisbon’s Unicorn Factory. The slate features highly anticipated fall releases, standout selections from the 2025 Tribeca Festival in New York, and a vibrant showcase of contemporary Portuguese cinema.

 

This year’s marquee titles include Yorgos Lanthimos’ genre-bending “Bugonia” starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and Alicia Silverstone; James Vanderbilt’s “Nuremberg” starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, and Michael Shannon; Julian Schnabel's “In the Hand of Dante,” starring Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, and Martin Scorsese; “Eleanor the Great,” the highly anticipated directorial debut from Scarlett Johansson, starring June Squibb; Michel Franco’s provocative new psychosexual thriller “Dreams,” featuring Jessica Chastain; and Mary Bronstein’s tour de force “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” featuring Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien.

 

Selections from the 2025 Tribeca Festival include Libby Ewing’s “Charliebird,” winner of the Festival’s Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature; “Are We Good?,” a feature documentary from Steven Feinartz featuring Marc Maron; “The Best You Can,” a touching dramedy from Michael J. Weithorn, starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick in their first on-screen pairing in two decades; Alberto Arvelo’s hauntingly beautiful roadtrip drama “All We Cannot See”; and Lilian T. Mehrel’s debut feature “Honeyjoon,” shot and set in Portugal and winner of the Festival’s 2024 AT&T Untold Stories award, starring Ayden Mayeri, Amira Casar and José Condessa.

 

In addition to film premieres, Tribeca Festival Lisboa will host a series of Tribeca Talks with iconic talent including Kim Cattrall, Ava DuVernay, Giancarlo Esposito, Edie Falco, and Meg Ryan. In the spirit of cultural diplomacy, these global voices will be joined by some of Portugal’s most celebrated artists, filmmakers, and cultural leaders, including Ricardo Araújo Pereira, Claúdia Vieira, and Augusto Fraga.

 

“At a time when the world can feel increasingly divided, storytelling has the power to connect us across cultures, geographies, and generations. Tribeca Festival Lisboa is more than a showcase of films—it’s an act of cultural diplomacy, a celebration of how art can foster dialogue and deepen our understanding of one another. We’re honored to continue building this creative bridge between New York and Portugal with our partners at Grupo Impresa,” said Jane Rosenthal, Co-Founder and CEO, Tribeca Enterprises.

 

Tribeca Festival Lisboa also presents a rich program of contemporary Portuguese cinema, highlighting both rising and established voices. This year’s national selections include “Match” by Duarte Neves, a poignant character study of aging and loneliness in Lisbon’s modern dating scene; “A Memória do Cheiro das Coisas” by António Ferreira; and “Além do Horizonte – A Travessia,” an epic family drama from acclaimed director Fernando Vendrell, starring Gonçalo Waddington, Miguel Damião, Rafael Gomes, and Júlia Palha.

 

“Impresa is proud to continue partnering with the Tribeca Festival in Lisbon, where storytelling transcends borders and global creators take the stage. Together, we shine a spotlight on Portugal’s talent and creative community alongside one of the world’s most iconic cultural brands,” said Francisco Pedro Balsemão, CEO of Grupo Impresa.

 

Tribeca Festival Lisboa is presented in collaboration with key partners including Betclic, Lisbon City Council, MEO, Sword, Toyota, Turismo de Portugal, and Vilamoura.

 

For tickets and more information, visit tribecalisboa.pt.

 

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Press Contacts
Tribeca | Annie Davis | adavis@tribecafilm.com
Grupo IMPRESA | Carla Martins | cssmartins@impresa.pt

 

About Tribeca Enterprises
Tribeca Enterprises is a multi-platform media and entertainment company that owns and operates the Tribeca Festival, Tribeca Studios, Tribeca Films, and production company m ss ng p eces. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Founded in 2003 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, Tribeca Enterprises brings artists and audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive experiences. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning talent, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances. In 2019, James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises, bringing together Rosenthal, De Niro, and Murdoch to grow the enterprise.

 

About SIC:
SIC, whose transmissions began on October 6, 1992, was the first private television channel to operate in Portugal, becoming a decisive contribution to the plurality and independence of information and a breath of fresh air in the television offering. SIC is the main channel from the media group IMPRESA, a prominent Portuguese media conglomerate and one of the largest in the country. SIC operates 7 television channels and digital media platforms. Overall, SIC plays a significant role in the Portuguese media landscape, offering a diverse range of programming to cater to different audience interests and preferences.

 

About Opto:
Opto is the streaming platform from the media group Impresa. It offers access to premier national television content, encompassing over 14,000 hours of programming. Ranging from entertainment staples such as films, series, and soap operas to esteemed documentaries and informative segments, Opto delivers content with the hallmark journalistic quality and precision associated with SIC and SIC Notícias, the entertainment and media brands for Grupo Impresa.

 

About Unicorn Factory Lisboa:
Unicorn Factory Lisboa is a dynamic cultural hub located in the Beato Innovation District of Lisbon, Portugal. Situated within a historic industrial complex, the hub provides a vibrant space for creativity, collaboration, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse range of programming, Unicorn Factory Lisboa serves as a focal point for artistic expression and cultural exchange in Portugal.