The NFB at RIDM 2026. Works by two avant-garde filmmakers included in the first wave of program announcements: Karl Lemieux’s experimental Platforms and Matthew Rankin’s eagerly awaited Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney.

Two NFB films by directors at the height of their craft, each with their own distinctive style, are among the first five titles announced by the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) for its 29th edition, taking place November 19 to 29, 2026.