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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).

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.