goteborg film festival
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Göteborg Film Festival is the largest film festival in the Nordic region and Scandinavia's premier annual meeting place for the Nordic film industry, founded in 1979 and attracting approximately 270,000 visits annually [2][5]. It showcases around 250–270 films from 80+ countries across diverse genres including narrative, documentary, animation, and horror, with a strong emphasis on Nordic cinema through its Dragon Awards and Nordic Competition [2][4][5]. The festival is notable for its hybrid format, industry hubs like Nordic Film Market and TV Drama Vision, and its annual thematic focus—such as 'Truth' in 2026 and 'Disobedience' in 2025—that shapes its curated program and public discourse [1][4][8].
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
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- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 47 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Draken
- Verified trusted status
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