Locarno Film Festival
Locarno, Switzerland
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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International Oriental Film Festival of Geneva - Next edition will be dedicated to the DREAM
Geneva, Switzerland · Est. 2008 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CTrusted
Geneva, Switzerland
57
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- 18 years of verifiable history
Overview
The International Oriental Film Festival of Geneva (FIFOG) is an annual Geneva-based festival that highlights cinema from the East and films about Eastern cultures, with an emphasis on diversity and intercultural dialogue. It is notable in the Swiss festival landscape for presenting films that are often less visible in Swiss cinemas and for pairing screenings with debates, workshops, and other public events. Its programming spans Eastern and Western productions, and it has developed a reputation as a forum for dialogue between cultures in French-speaking Switzerland.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+25 pts)
- 18 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2008
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