British documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux will attend the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival (CPH:DOX) in 2026 to present his latest work, The Settlers. This marks Theroux’s first trip to the festival since his initial visit fourteen years ago. The event is scheduled for March 18, 2026, and will include a screening of the film, followed by a Q&A session with journalist Lotte Folke Kaarsholm.
The film explores the lives of religious-nationalist Israelis who have settled in the occupied West Bank. According to the festival, Theroux’s approach to documentary filmmaking remains deeply immersive and empathetic, allowing audiences to engage with complex aspects of human existence. His previous works, such as the BAFTA-winning series Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends and When Louis Met…, have established him as a significant figure in contemporary documentary cinema.
CPH:DOX will dedicate a special evening to Theroux, highlighting his unique interviewing style and his ability to portray subjects without easy judgments. The festival organizers noted, “His gentle and charming approach to interviewing and documentary filmmaking is uniquely his own.”
In addition to Theroux’s film, CPH:DOX 2026 will feature a Danish premiere of the documentary Merckx – Race of a Champion, which pays tribute to Belgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx. The festival will also screen A World Gone Mad – The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren.
Running from March 11 to March 22, 2026, CPH:DOX will also host DOX:DANMARK, offering mini-festivals across various municipalities in Denmark. This initiative allows audiences to experience special events showcasing new Danish and international documentary films. After the festival concludes, viewers will have the opportunity to watch a curated selection of films on CPH:DOX’s streaming platform, PARA:DOX.
As CPH:DOX continues to spotlight influential filmmakers and compelling stories, Theroux’s latest project promises to engage audiences with a nuanced perspective on a challenging topic, reinforcing his status as a pivotal voice in documentary filmmaking.
