Norwegian International Film Festival (Tromsø International Film Festival)
Tromsø, Norway
100
Tier AScreenings
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Gar's - Garasjens HEAVY METAL film festival
Reinsvoll, Norway · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Reinsvoll, Norway
37
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
Gar's - Garasjens HEAVY METAL film festival in Reinsvoll, Norway is a niche festival associated with heavy-metal-themed cinema and a strong music-culture identity. The available records show it serving as a screening venue for metal-related films such as *Persian Black Metal Story*, indicating a focus on films connected to heavy metal culture rather than a broad mainstream program.[1][7]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
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
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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