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Minsk, Belarus
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Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
Laurus Film Festival
Several cities in Belarus, Belarus · Est. 2017 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Several cities in Belarus, Belarus
42
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
Laurus Film Festival is an annual international review-competition held since 2019 in several cities across Belarus and organized by Catharsis Film Company. It is notable for screening films in libraries, cinema clubs, and cultural centers, with a broad program that includes fiction, documentary, experimental, and other genre films, while also emphasizing audience participation and support for filmmakers. The festival is also described as socially oriented, with proceeds helping fund a feature film project and charitable causes, giving it a distinctive profile in the regional festival circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable 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
2017
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
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