San Sebastian International Film Festival
San Sebastián, Spain
100
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BARQ FESTIVAL | International Architecture Film Festival Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Barcelona, Spain
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
BARQ FESTIVAL is the International Architecture Film Festival Barcelona, held in Barcelona, Spain, and described as Spain’s only international competitive festival devoted to architecture and interior design. It screens documentary films and related programs that explore architecture, urban issues, and design, alongside talks, debates, and workshops that connect cinema with architectural practice.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score37/100
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