DOCLISBOA International Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
DOCLISBOA is Portugal's only festival entirely dedicated to documentaries, held annually in Lisbon since 2002, and is recognized as one of the world's leading documentary film festivals. It showcases rigorous, experimental, and politically engaged contemporary national and international productions that question the present of cinema through new forms of perception. As a member of the Doc Alliance partnership of seven key European documentary festivals, DOCLISBOA holds significant importance in the international film circuit for its non-competitive programmes, retrospectives of acclaimed authors, and competitive sections including International and Portuguese competitions.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- Has physical screenings
- Named jury members
- Press/industry coverage
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-10 pts)
- No named venue
- Limited or unverifiable history
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Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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10
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