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And 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
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The 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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Première Brasil and Brazilian films screening in 2021
Première Brasil, one of the most anticipated and popular sections of Festival do Rio, and the main competitive section of the festival, screens 71 features and shorts by new and established Brazilian directors during the 23rd festival, films that offer the most varied themes and stories from every region and corner of this vast country.
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And the winners at Festival do Rio in 2019 are:
The awards for the 21st Festival do Rio were announced and presented during a Gala ceremony at the Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio’s port area, on Thursday, 19 December 2019.The festival had run from 9-19 December and screened almost 200 films.
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Première Brasil and Brazilian films screening in 2019
An important shop window for Brazilian cinema, both internationally and domestically, Première Brasil screened nearly 90 features and shorts by new and established Brazilian directors.
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International highlights for 2019
The festival offered a strong programme of award-winners, some of 2019's most talked about and commented on productions, and rarities from the archives.
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