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Trento, Italy · Est. 1953 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
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The Trento Film Festival (formerly Film Festival Internazionale Montagna Esplorazione Avventura) is the world's oldest and first international film festival dedicated to mountain, adventure, and exploration themes, founded in 1952 by the Italian Alpine Club and Trento Municipality. It showcases the best documentaries, fiction films, and short films set in mountains and extreme regions, competing for the Genziane awards, and serves as a global reference event transforming Trento into an international capital of mountain culture.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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Founded
1953
Venue
Centro Santa Chiara
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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