Festival do Rio

This is the largest film festival in South America, involving many of the city's cinemas and some open- air screens mounted especially for the event on the sands of Copacabana. Films from all over the world are exhibited during the week, and years past, as many as 400 films have been shown at as many as 30 different theaters.

Workshops and seminars presented by notable film makers are held throughout the festival run. The presentation of awards for Brazilian films and videos, held on the final night, is traditionally the highlight of the film festival.

The festival presents more than 500 programs and around 180,000 people attend the screenings at 30 cinemas in the city to see the best of Brazilian and foreign film. An important part of the festival is the Rio Screenings & Seminars strand, concentrating on new tendencies from around the world.

At the same time as the seminars, there are cinematic exhibitions and cubicles equipped with video and DVD, as well as reading material, new Brazilian and Latin American products at the hotel. Screenings take place around the city.

Hours: Vary by venue and event

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Contact Information

Festival do Rio
Avenida Atlântico 1702 (Copacabana Palace)
22420 Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Tel. +552122957070

http://http://www.festivaldorio.com.br/