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Venice film festival Artistic Director Alberto Barbera received FIPRESCI’s 100 Special Award for his support and contribution to the art of film criticism. The award was followed by the reception on the occasion of the federation’s 100th anniversary.
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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 the official press aperitif of the 78th Locarno Film Festival, our colleague Giona A. Nazzaro, the festival’s artistic director, was joined by FIPRESCI president Ahmed Shawky to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the federation. Nazzaro highlighted the enduring importance of film criticism as a vital tool for supporting emerging talent and defending freedom of expression—an issue that is increasingly urgent in today’s world.
In Memoriam David Stratton. David Stratton, who was President of the FIPRESCI Jury at Cannes twice and Venice once, died on Thursday, 14 August, at a hospital near his home in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney, Australia. He was eighty-five. Read CJ Johnson’s text about the most influential Australian film critic on the link.
Meet us at the next festivals:
- Venice International Film Festival, Italy, 27 August-6 September
- Toronto International Film Festival, Canada, September 4-14
- CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival, Hungary, 5-13 September
- Drama International Short Film Festival, Greece, 8-14 September
- DMZ Docs, South Korea, 11-17 September