MOTELX - Lisbon International Horror Film Festival
Lisbon, Portugal
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
Cine Amadora 2026
Amadora, Portugal · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Amadora, Portugal
39
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
Cine Amadora is a recently established international film showcase in Amadora, Portugal, dedicated primarily to cinema from Portuguese-speaking countries. It is notable for combining film screenings with music, workshops, school sessions, and community-facing activities, and for positioning itself as a space of cultural exchange, memory, and access to cinema through free admission.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2023
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.6/ 5
Reviews
3
Synced 19 days ago
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