The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and Anima, the Brussels International Animation Film Festival, are delighted to announce a new partnership, with a FIPRESCI jury joining the festival for the first time at its 46th edition, taking place from 19 to 28 February 2027.
One…
We sadly learned of the passing of Gideon Kouts, Vice-President of the French Union of Film Journalists, at the age of 78. A Paris correspondent for one of Israel's leading radio stations, Gideon was a fixture on the movie scene, attending press screenings in Paris…
FIPRESCI and the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia are proud to present a new joint publication dedicated to Krzysztof Kieślowski, marking the 30th anniversary of the passing of one of Poland’s most internationally influential filmmakers.
The publication brings together seven essays by FIPRESCI critics from across…
The FIPRESCI Grand Prix 2026 was officially presented on September 18 during the opening ceremony of the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival, celebrating One Battle After Another by Paul Thomas Anderson as the film critics’ choice for Best Film of the Year.
Photo: Jorge…
The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) held its 2026 General Assembly in Budapest on September 17, bringing together 22 delegates representing national sections and the Federation’s Board for a full day of discussion, decisions, and exchange.
For the third consecutive year, the General Assembly…
International Federation of Film Critics joins DFF, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to independent cinema and international critical exchange.
The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and Doha Film Institute (DFI) are pleased to announce a new partnership, with a FIPRESCI jury at the upcoming edition…
This is the fourth time that a film by the North American director will have received said recognition from the international critics. The award will be presented at the San Sebastián Festival’s opening gala.
One Battle After Another (2025), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, has…
The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) is pleased to announce the five nominees for the FIPRESCI Grand Prix 2026 – Best Film of the Year, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the international community of film critics. Following the nominating phase, five outstanding…
Esteemed and beloved Italian film critic Bruno Torri (Genoa, 1932–2026) has passed away after a long illness. Together with Lino Miccichè, Torri founded the Pesaro International Festival of New Cinema in 1965 and served as its Artistic Director for its first five editions. For…
The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and the Sundance Film Festival are pleased to announce the establishment of a FIPRESCI jury beginning with the upcoming edition of the festival, January 21-31 2027. This collaboration marks a long-anticipated and highly logical step for both…