As part of expanding its network of relations and cooperation with the film community, FIPRESCI signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Film Commission. The MOU, signed by FIPRESCI…
Entering the new centennial of its existence, the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) has launched an update for the visual identity to mark its 100th anniversary. This important step…
In 2025, the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) celebrates its 100th anniversary. On that occasion, two special prizes were presented at 29th Sofia Film Festival: one to the international…
This year's German Film Critics' Honorary Award goes to Klaus Eder, retiring General Secretary of FIPRESCI, for lifetime achievement in the service of international film criticism.
Klaus Eder, born in…
Umberto Rossi, at the age of 85 and after a long illness, passed away on January 18 in his city, Genova. He was a film and theater critic, film historian,…
Sadullo had a tremendous smile. When we met, it seemed the entire world had filled with sunshine. He would attentively, with his entire body, lean towards you and listen to…
The 37th European Film Awards, presented by the European Film Academy to recognize achievements in European filmmaking, announced winners in the main categories, including the Discovery Award – Prix FIPRESCI.…
Today, the European Film Academy revealed the nominees for the main categories of the 37th European Film Awards, including the Discovery Award – Prix FIPRESCI.
This award is presented in…
Talents Rio is a professional training initiative promoted by the Rio Festival, in conjunction with the Goethe-Institut and the Berlinale Talents. This program, created in 2003, has become one of…
Suspense and Disbelief
By Waleska Antunes
One of cinema’s most precious concepts, in general, is the concept of “suspension of disbelief”. This concept, stemming from other arts, is the capacity…
Many Portraits, One Form
by Renan Eduardo
Recent years of Brazilian Cinema have shown a tendency, which is manifest in documentaries and cine-biographies, to film stories and albums of Brazilian…
Desert Bloom
By Maíra Oliveira
Betânia, directed by Marcelo Botta (Brazil, 2024, Première Brasil) is a film which transcends a simple narrative to become a tribute to the strength of…