International Film and Video Festival «Catharsis»
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The International Film and Video Festival «Catharsis» is an annual Moscow-based festival that has run since 2018 and is also staged across multiple Russian cities and venues. It is notable for its mission-oriented programming and slogan, "Film production with meaning," with a stated emphasis on morality, human rights, children’s films, and short-form works, while still accepting films of any genre.[2][3][5]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- FF_RATED
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