Vienna International Film Festival facts for kids
The Vienna International Film Festival, also known as Viennale, is a big movie festival that happens every October in Vienna, Austria. It has been held every year since 1960. About 75,000 people visit the festival each year to watch movies.
At the end of the festival, a special award called the Vienna Film Prize is given out. Another award, the Fipresci Prize, is chosen by international movie critics, who are people who write reviews about films. Readers of an Austrian newspaper called Der Standard also choose a prize winner.
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About the Viennale Film Festival
The Viennale is one of the most important film festivals in Europe. It shows a wide range of movies, from new films by famous directors to older, classic films. It's a great chance for people to see movies they might not find in regular cinemas.
What Happens at the Festival?
During the festival, many different films are shown in various cinemas across Vienna. These include feature films, documentaries, and short films from all over the world. It's a busy time for movie lovers!
Prizes at the Festival
The Viennale gives out several awards to celebrate great filmmaking:
- Vienna Film Prize: This is the main award given at the end of the festival.
- Fipresci Prize: This award is chosen by a group of international film critics. Fipresci stands for the International Federation of Film Critics.
- Der Standard Readers' Award: This prize is special because it's chosen by the readers of a popular Austrian newspaper, Der Standard.
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The Stadtkino cinema during the Viennale 2004
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