The 37th Stockholm International Film Festival officially opened on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, with an inauguration gala at Bio Skandia, bringing together Swedish actors, directors, producers, artists and other members of the film and television industry to celebrate the start of twelve days of cinema.
We were there to capture the atmosphere as guests arrived on the red carpet, festival director Git Scheynius welcomed the audience, and Anna Croneman, CEO of the Swedish Film Institute, performed the traditional cutting of the film strip to officially inaugurate the festival.
The evening continued with the opening screening of Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine, an exclusive preview of Johan Stavsjö’s short film Grab Them by the Balls, and music and celebrations late into the night.
Here is a little glimpse of the people, the atmosphere and the excitement behind one of Stockholm’s biggest film events.
Let the films begin!
