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RioMarket Industry Focus
RioMarket takes place from 7 to 13 October with the majority of the events centred on the ESPM (Escola de Propaganda e Marketing) in Gloria in the Villa Aymore at Ladeira da Gloria, 26.
Read moreA Feast for lovers of Horror
In 2022 Festival do Rio offers a feast for lovers of horror films, with a selection that mixes classics with highly anticipated new productions.
Read moreSam Mendes’ “Empire of Light” to open Festival
Sam Mendes’ “Empire of Light”, will open Festival do Rio on 6 October. The film is a powerful and poignant story about human connection and the magic of cinema.
Read moreFestival do Rio Offers Free Public Screenings on the Olympic Boulevard Prior to Opening
With sponsorship from Shell Brazil, five films will be shown for free on outdoor screens in the heart of Rio de Janeiro from 29 September to 1 October
Read moreAnd the prize winners at Festival do Rio in 2021 were:
The awards for the 23rd Festival do Rio were announced and presented during a ceremony at Sala 1 of Estação NET Botafogo on Sunday, 19 December 2021
Read moreThe Return of Festival do Rio
As Rio de Janeiro emerges from the global pandemic, 9 December 2021, saw the return of its premiere annual film event with the opening of the 23rd Festival do Rio, Rio International Film Festival with the Brazilian premiere of Pedro Almodóvar’s Parallel Mothers. Festival do Rio returns this year with the full support of the Mayor and city of Rio de Janeiro, as well as live audiences.
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