listapad minsk international film festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Listapad (Minsk International Film Festival) is Belarus' largest and most prestigious annual film festival, held every November in Minsk since 1993. It is notable for its FIAPF permanent accreditation (2013), placing it among the world's top forums alongside Berlin and Venice, and for its focus on showcasing new feature and documentary films from the post-Soviet space, Central/Eastern Europe, and the Baltics. The festival serves as the year's closing major event, presenting over 230 screenings across 5 venues and featuring a children/youth section called Listapadzik.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- FIAPF Accredited (44 festivals worldwide)
- 32 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
- Verified trusted status
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- No named venue
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