The Festival of the land !

Strano Film Festival is the first international short film festival dedicated entirely to the land its force, its memory, and the women and men who shape it. Rooted in the wild and authentic landscapes of Abruzzo, Strano is a festival of the land, about the land, and for the people connected to it: those who stayed, those who left, and those who returned.

STRANO 26

The Force Of Nature

The 2026 edition explores Nature as a generative and unstoppable force; from the origins of the universe to the elemental energies that continue to shape our planet and humanity.Through the elements of Fire, Air, Water, Earth and Cosmos, filmmakers are invited to share stories of territory, migration, agriculture, geology, renewal, and of women and men whose lives embody the idea of being a force of nature. Humanity is presented as an integral part of nature,  not separate from it, but deeply intertwined.The festival take place in Capestrano (AQ), a medieval hilltop Italian town.

Strano is not only a film festival; it is a shared cultural immersion where the land itself becomes the protagonist and the community is part of the artwork. Participants experience the territory together through walks in historic villages and along ancient sheep routes, encounters with farmers, winemakers, cheesemakers, and artisans, river excursions on the Tirino, communal food‑making and traditional cooking, and workshops led by locals, artists, and anthropologists.

International Short Film Festival
20 21 22 23 August 2026 | Capestrano & Tirino Valley, Abruzzo (Italy)