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Film criticism/review is a key element in the film industry’s ecosystem. And in Africa, in particular, it could not be more important. This year, the FIPRESCI supported the Talent Press among the Talents Durban and brought five emerging film critics from Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt in a ten weeks online mentoring program. 

The Talents were guided by FIPRESCI mentors Domoina Ratsara, Madagascar, and Mohamed Tarek, Egypt.

Read more on the link.

Josef Nagel has written a historical overview for the German online magazine Filmdienst, looking back on the history of FIPRESCI and assessing its current position. Read the English version on our website.

At this year’s Locarno Film Festival, FIPRESCI Jury is represented by international film critics Britt Sørensen (Norway) – president, Sabrina Schwob (Switzerland), Alonso Aguilar (Costa Rica), Savina Petkova (Bulgaria), Alessandro Amato (Italy).

“Writing about films can be very personal. I have always seen the colleagues I have met around the world as part of a big family and often as friends.”

On July 3, 2025, during the 42^nd Filmfest Munchen, the FIPRESCI General Secretary of 38 years Klaus Eder received homage from the international film critics’ community. The honorary speech and statuette was delivered by a FIPRESCI member, German film critic Thilo Wydra. Read the details.