Brussels Short Film Festival
Brussels, Belgium
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International Shibari Film Festival
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Overview
The International Shibari Film Festival is a new Brussels-based festival dedicated to cinematic works exploring shibari, the Japanese rope-bondage art form. Its first edition in 2026 featured an international selection of films spanning performance, narrative, and more experimental approaches, presented in an intimate screening setting designed to encourage discussion and discovery. [1][2]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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