5 days to go! New venues, events and practical information!
From 21 to 25 October, Vevey will be laughing! For its 12th edition, the VIFFF is bringing you 94 events and 48 feature films from 26 countries, with a special focus on workplace comedy under the theme "Funny Business". Before you clock in, here’s what you need to know.
New additions to the festival venues
The Astor and Rex cinemas, the Théâtre Le Reflet, the Grenette and the Salle del Castillo are all back, just a few minutes’ walk from the train station. Meanwhile, the Open Air is moving to a new location, and a brand-new venue joins the festival’s line-up!
The Open Air moves to the Jardin du Rivage
© Laura Morales
During the renovation works at the Place du Marché, our open-air screenings are moving to the Jardin du Rivage, still right by the lake. Blankets and hot soup await you for a cosy film night under the stars, keeping you warm as you watch! Free admission, no reservation required.
- · Les Bronzés font du ski, in the presence of Gérard Jugnot
- · The Princess Bride (French Version)
- · Alter Ego, in the presence of Nicolas & Bruno
- · This Is Spinal Tap
- · Monstres et Cie
- · When Harry Met Sally…
- · Nine to Five
In case of bad weather, some screenings will move indoors while others may be cancelled. Details can be found on each film’s page, with daily updates available on our website and social media.
The Open-air screeningsLive Cinema and Improv at the Petit Reflet!
On Saturday 24 October, the VIFFF takes over Le Petit Reflet, Vevey’s brand-new cinema.
Youki Party Woo
Youki, the mischievous little dog, takes children on a joyful animated adventure through the world of music, while Le Club Des Chats performs the music and sound effects live.
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Casting presents: The Experts
A film improvised live, inspired by real-life jobs! The Lausanne Impro collective invites a specialist to talk about their profession, then turns it into a funny, one-of-a-kind performance somewhere between documentary theatre and cinema.
Book ticketsTalks & Q&As
Discover all our guests and jury members →
Around twenty films will be screened in the presence of their cast and crew.
Nicolas & Bruno's Masterclass : Welcome to the COGIP
Sat. 24, 16h45, Théâtre Le Reflet. A wacky company meeting, attendance mandatory!
Gérard Jugnot
His masterclass is almost fully booked, so reserve your spot now! But if you miss out, don’t worry: our guest of honour is also presenting five of his films:
- Tandem · Wed. 21, 17h00, Rex 3
- Les Bronzés font du ski · Wed. 21, 19h15, Open-air
- Une époque formidable… · Thu. 22, 18h15, Rex 2
- Le Père Noël est une ordure · Thu. 22, 20h30, Rex 2
- Mauvaise pioche · Fri. 23, 19h45, Astor
OFF Festival: After the films, the party!
- Jeudredi with the team of Rose, tulipe et pétunia · Thu. 22, 22h00–02h00, Café du Bois d'Amour
- The VIFFF Karaoke · Fri. 23, 22h00–03h00, Salle del Castillo. Your favourite hits, sung with talent or sheer determination.
- The VIFFF Party · Sat. 24, 22h00–03h00, Salle del Castillo. It’s the night the clocks go back: that's one extra hour of dancing!
The Grenette bar and food trucks, place du Marché
Wed.–Fri. 17h00–00h00 · Sat. 11h00–00h00 · Sun. 11h00–22h30
Practical Information
Central Ticket Office at the Théâtre Le Reflet
Wed.–Fri. 13h00–21h00 · Sat. 10h00–21h00 · Sun. 13h00–18h30
The ticket desks at the Astor and Rex open 30 minutes before the first screening. To avoid the queues, book your tickets online!
Choose your price, no proof required
Screening: CHF 10.– (reduced), 15.– (full) ou 18.– (support)
Day Pass CHF 30.– · Festival Pass CHF 70.– · Supporter Pass CHF 90.–
Suspended Tickets to Give or Receive · Open-air free
Access
All venues are just a 3-minute walk from the train station, so we encourage you to use public transport! Most venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility, except Rex 2 and Rex 3.
See you on Wednesday for five days of laughter, encounters and celebration!
The VIFFF Team
