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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.

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FIPRESCI returns to the Mar Del Plata International Film Festival! FIPRESCI’s history with the festival dates back to its 1996 revival, following a 26-year pause caused by political turmoil in Argentina. Discover more on the link.

For its sensitivity and care in addressing a subject that has caused pain to many, for respecting the perspective of childhood in a deeply adult theme, grounding it in nature and love within a space distant from society, a profoundly respectful narrative immersed in a context where we witness the resurgence of oppression, film critics awarded The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo by Diego Céspedes at Brussels International Film Festival.

“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.