European Film festivals are magnificent, stimulating, eclectic events that form an integral part of the film culture in Europe. These events are more than just an appreciation of film and its making, they are a platform for everyone who works in the movies to get the kudos they deserve. Intensely competitive, European film festivals are marvelous, exciting, and colorful where fun and glamour are the order of the day! There are various film festivals in Europe, since most countries within Europe have their own burgeoning film industries and each of these hold individual film festivals to showcase their best work.
European Film festivals are very popular with Europeans and tourists from all over the world, who get to see celebrities in their finery, and enjoy all the pomp and ceremony that festivals in Europe are famous for! There are more than three hundred film festivals in Europe, of which some are national but most are international.
Here are some of the most famous and glamorous European Film festivals :
Cannes Film Festival , May 12-23 Cannes
Cannes is one of the oldest, most famous European film festivals. It is an international film festival, attended by almost all the glitterati of the film world. A superbly colorful, exotic event, Le Festival de Cannes is one of the most prestigious and influential film festivals in Europe. Normally held in May, this film festival has one of the highest competition levels, and is graced by celebrities from all over the world.
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Zurich Film Festival in Sept-Oct, Zurich
Another interesting European film festival is the Zurich film festival. The grail of this event if the Golden Eye, an award presented for the best fiction, best documentary, and best debut fiction. This European film festival prides itself on it’s encouragement of new talent, by having lots of workshops and seminars for those who are interesting in working in the movies. The Zurich film festival is quite new, and is currently in its fifth year running. It is usually held between September and October.
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Berlin International Film Festival , Berlin February 11-21
Usually held in February every year, the Berlin International Film Festival showcases films and documentaries from all over the world. Berlin at its finest emerges during this festival, and it is a treat to watch as the finest of Germany and most of the Western World come together in a bid to scout out the best of the best!
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Venice Film Festival , Venice September 1-11
The culture of film festivals originated n Europe, and more specifically, in Venice! On the island of Lido, stars from all over Europe and the United States come together in September to celebrate the birth of film festivals. A truly magnificent event, this European film festival is quite glamorous and picturesque, due to both its prestige and its incredible backdrop! Book low budget accommodation in Venice during the filmfestival with Hostelslub.
Bollywood Film Festival , Prague, October
The Bollywood Film festival in Prague is another festival that is a must-see for tourists. Apart from being set in this splendid city, this European film festival showcases films from India, which are shown to the Czech audiences.
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Horrorthon , Dublin October
A European Film festival which caters to fans of horror films all over Europe, this festival is quite interesting if one is a fan of blood, gore and more! Set in Ireland, Horrorthon is a magnificent display of horror movies and is considered to be a popular event with a lot of tourists!
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European film festivals attract a large number of tourists, who come to see not only celebrities and their movies, but also to enjoy the amazing backdrops and diverse regions of Europe. To this end, European film festivals are an ideal opportunity to brush shoulders with famous people, see the essence of European film culture and take home memories of laughter, fun and Europe!
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